view them as oppressive

I view them as unnecessary, not oppressive.

Marriage is a relic from when women were a burden nobody wanted. They still are unwanted, but at least they can pay their own way if nobody wants the dead weight on their back.

Actually, that's a bit too shitpost-y.

Let's go into it.

Children used to be a benefit as they could work the land you own. They no longer are, because most people are not farmers.

Having a wife used to be necessary when appliances didn't exist and everything had to be done by hand. Now I can just throw a Roomba down and put my clothes in the washing machine, and despite the cost of electricity, still save a ton of money over having that extra dependent.

view them as oppressive

I view them as unnecessary, not oppressive.

Marriage is a relic from when women were a burden nobody wanted. They still are unwanted, but at least they can pay their own way if nobody wants the dead weight on their back.