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Yes. The institution of Western marriage has changed in a huge way in the past few hundred years....HUGE. Women used to basically be the property of their husbands. Period. Property. Not even able to consent fully on their own behalf.
Women gained more personal recognition and liberty in society and that is reflected in marriage today.
Gays have gained more personal recognition and liberty in society and that is being reflected in marriage today.
Institutions change.
And you know what...there are religious people, and alot of men in general, that believe things would still be better if women were completely subordinate, legally, to their husbands. And blame society today on that change. Does that mean the change was wrong? Or was it the right thing for women, the right thing to do?
Don't pose a question of wrong or right, those are morals which all vary per person.
Unless.... If you're speaking from an ethical viewpoint then the answer is already in front of you.
Point in case, no need for these kinds of questions.