How marriage has evolved - ABC radio

A most interesting interview about how marriage has evolved to the point where marriage equality is inevitable.

Marriage is a constantly evolving institution, and same-sex marriage is an inevitable part of that evolution—there's no such thing as a 'traditional' marriage. 

That's the view of Stephanie Coontz, who's charted the history of marriage in numerous books. 

She's a history professor at Evergreen State College in the US, and when the US Supreme Court ruled in favour of same-sex marriage in June, Justice Anthony Kennedy cited the work of Professor Coontz. 

Stephanie Coontz is currently in Tasmania, and took part in a conversation on marriage equality at the University of Tasmania last night. 

Stephanie Coontz joins Fran Kelly on RN Breakfast. ABC Breakfast audio here