Mate Selection Process in Pakistan and Palestine
Pakistan
Mate selection process
Mate selection in Pakistan largely depends on whether your family comes from a rural area, or an urban area (Malik, 2006). In rural and tribal areas, individuals who are not married are not allowed to meet and take up relations at free will (Malik, 2006). Also, any contact with the opposite sex is looked upon unfavorably in these areas of Pakistan (Malik, 2006). In small towns or villages, women or elder relatives look for partners for young people and the most important aspects that are sought after include prestige, ownership of assets and characteristics of the individual 's family (Malik, 2006). Therefore, rural dating life is non-existent as families and neighbors monitor and control the arrangement of relations between young people. On the other hand, in urban towns, young people may meet each other at school, university or at weddings (Malik, 2006). Also, the internet and cell phones are popular methods of communicating privately with one another (Malik, 2006). Therefore, dating and meeting of opposite sexes is more accepted in urban cities, although family and friends contribute greatly in choosing a partner (Malik, 2006). Moreover, whether the setting takes place in rural areas or in an urban environment, several factors contribute to the mate selection process: family, class, religion and caste all determine whether a relationship can continue between the couple (Malik, 2006). The difference between rural and urban settings lies in the degree of influence that family and friends have in choosing a mate to be married (Malik, 2006).
Social class endogamy
Social class is an important part of the process when selecting a mate in regards to Pakistani culture and customs (Malik, 2006). Lower, middle and upper class families choose mates of comparable social standing (Malik, 2006). Also, education and profession are of key concern when choosing a partner to marry and Pakistani 's often marry someone from the same
Mate selection process
Mate selection in Pakistan largely depends on whether your family comes from a rural area, or an urban area (Malik, 2006). In rural and tribal areas, individuals who are not married are not allowed to meet and take up relations at free will (Malik, 2006). Also, any contact with the opposite sex is looked upon unfavorably in these areas of Pakistan (Malik, 2006). In small towns or villages, women or elder relatives look for partners for young people and the most important aspects that are sought after include prestige, ownership of assets and characteristics of the individual 's family (Malik, 2006). Therefore, rural dating life is non-existent as families and neighbors monitor and control the arrangement of relations between young people. On the other hand, in urban towns, young people may meet each other at school, university or at weddings (Malik, 2006). Also, the internet and cell phones are popular methods of communicating privately with one another (Malik, 2006). Therefore, dating and meeting of opposite sexes is more accepted in urban cities, although family and friends contribute greatly in choosing a partner (Malik, 2006). Moreover, whether the setting takes place in rural areas or in an urban environment, several factors contribute to the mate selection process: family, class, religion and caste all determine whether a relationship can continue between the couple (Malik, 2006). The difference between rural and urban settings lies in the degree of influence that family and friends have in choosing a mate to be married (Malik, 2006).
Social class endogamy
Social class is an important part of the process when selecting a mate in regards to Pakistani culture and customs (Malik, 2006). Lower, middle and upper class families choose mates of comparable social standing (Malik, 2006). Also, education and profession are of key concern when choosing a partner to marry and Pakistani 's often marry someone from the same
References: Farsoun, S. K. (2004). Culture and customs of the Palestinians. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press. Malik, I. H. (2006). Culture and customs of Pakistan. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press.