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In Our Patriarchal Society, Can Marriage Truly Be A Feminist Choice?

From childhood, little girls often fantasise about the way their wedding dress will hug their waist or fall around their feet; the colours that will wrap around the chairs in the reception hall and the song that will play as they glide down the aisle. 

But as we age, and experience the whirlwind of the dating climate and the intricacies of finding a partner that suits our needs, the fantasy often becomes more elusive. Particularly for women who align themselves with feminist ideologies, it can feel impossible to visualise marriage outside of the confines of patriarchy. 

However, many women do find a partner that truly meets their expectations. 

Oloni, a pioneer of the sex and relationships industry, announced her engagement to her 300,000 Twitter followers at the beginning of the year.