Brad Wilcox

University of Virginia

Brad Wilcox is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Virginia and the Director of the National Marriage Project. He is also a Future of Freedom Fellow at the Institute for Family Studies and a nonresident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. A leading expert on marriage, fatherhood, and family dynamics, Brad has authored and co-authored several influential books, including Get Married: Why Americans Should Defy the Elites, Forge Strong Families, and Save Civilization. His research explores how strong, stable families contribute to the well-being of individuals and societies, and his work is regularly featured in major publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Atlantic. His research, particularly on how family structures affect men, women, and children, continues to shape conversations around the importance of family life in fostering societal stability. Through his work, Wilcox advocates for stronger, more resilient family units as foundational to preserving social order and well-being.