The Oneida Community and Its "Complex Marriage" Experiment
In short
The Oneida Community was a religious utopian society led by John Humphrey Noyes, which grew from a group he formed in Putney, Vermont, around 1841 and lived at Oneida, New York, from 1848 to 1880. It practiced "complex marriage," rejecting exclusive couples, which set it sharply apart from the marriage norms and laws of its time.
What the full article will cover
- Who was John Humphrey Noyes?
- What was complex marriage?
- How did neighbors and authorities react?
- Why did the community end around 1880?
- What remains of Oneida today?
Frequently asked questions
- Is Oneida silverware linked to the community?
- Where was the Oneida Community located?
- Was complex marriage legal?
Sources
- britannica.com — https://www.britannica.com/topic/Oneida-Community
- oneidacommunity.org — https://www.oneidacommunity.org/
General information, not legal or religious advice.