Husband

Husband is a term used to refer to a male partner in a marital relationship. The rights and obligations of a husband regarding his spouse and others, and his status in the community and in law, vary between cultures and have varied over time.

Etymology and Definition

The term husband comes from the Old Norse húsbóndi, where hús means house and bóndi means dweller. As an extension of this, the term was used to refer to farmers in the Middle Ages. The term continues to be used in this sense in Scotland.

In modern times, a husband is typically understood to be the male partner in a marriage, although this is not universally the case. In some cultures and legal systems, men may have multiple wives, in which case each woman is a wife to the same husband.

Roles and Responsibilities

In many cultures, the husband traditionally was regarded as the head of the household and was expected to be the primary provider for the family. This role has evolved over time and varies by culture. In some cultures, the husband also has certain legal rights and responsibilities related to his wife and children.

Legal Status

The legal status of a husband has also changed over time. In the past, husbands had significant control over their wives' property and other legal rights. Today, in most cultures, a husband has no more legal rights over his wife than she has over him.

See Also

• Marriage
• Wife
• Family law
• Divorce

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