The norms for marriage have become weaker, leaving it to be considered more optional. Andrew Cherlin calls this change

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Andrew Cherlin describes the change in norms around marriage, where it has become more optional and less of a societal requirement, as the deinstitutionalization of marriage. This term reflects the shift away from traditional structures and norms governing marriage.

The Norms for Marriage Have Become Weaker, Leaving It to Be