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Shotgun Wedding: A History, The Stigma, and Modern Perspectives

Unraveling the Past: The Roots of a Term The scene is classic cinema: a frantic, flustered young couple standing before a stern-faced preacher, their families hovering nearby with thinly veiled disapproval. There’s an undeniable tension in the air, a palpable sense of urgency that goes beyond the typical pre-wedding jitters. This, in the realm of … Read more

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