DISADVANTAGES OF ARRANGED MARRIAGES. · The main disadvantage of Arranged marriages in Hinduism (especially in India) is the dowry system. It has been said that the dowry system has been completely eradicated from the social views around the country‚ but it doesn’t seem like it. The dowry system basically is a situation where the girls family pays enormous amounts on money or gives other expensive things such as gold‚ cars etc. to the groom’s family‚ just because they are on the superior side
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Although matchmaking primarily on an economic or legal basis is harshly criticized‚ such considerations are often factors of secondary importance and significantly influence the rank order of a potential spouse. Some of these factors in some order of priority may be taken into account for the purpose of matchmaking: * Reputation of the family * Vocation: For a groom‚ the profession of doctor‚ accountant‚ lawyer‚ engineer‚ or scientist are traditionally valued as excellent spouse material
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Arranged marriages in India Arranged marriages continue to be normative in many Asian cultures‚ such as Japan‚ India‚ Korea‚ and so on (Applbaum‚ 1995). Specifically‚ among Hindus in India‚ they continue to be the most popular form of organizing a marital relationship (Mullatti‚ 1995). Despite globalization‚ modernization‚ and urbanization‚ the number of arranged marriages continues to outnumber ’love ’ or ’self-arranged ’ marriages. In fact‚ an estimated 95% of all Hindu marriages in India
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Arranged Marriages Forced Although the modern social norms of western cultures expect marriage to be based on love and a strong bond between two people‚ this is not the basis for marriage in all cultures or societies. Although the greater parts of arranged marriages aren’t intended to be forced‚ the couples are given the chance to oppose their chosen partners if they don’t feel that the marriage would be a success. In other cases‚ the couples have no choice; it’s a sign of disrespect to refuse
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For centuries‚ arranged marriages between social classes have been a tradition. Since World War II ended in 1945‚ “love” marriages have become more and more common. Social class has somewhat ended with the establishment of the Tenant Laws; which abolished landlords and divided land between Japanese peasants and farmers. Now‚ marriage is becoming much like that of the United States’. The rise of non-arranged marriage is a positive event; it is helping Japan progress towards a freer nation which is
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rranged marriages have been one of the most interesting things that still happen in our society. After a long research I found some interesting information on arranged marriages. In this paper I will discuss the countries that still have practice of arranged marriages. I will talk about why arranged marriages happen‚ how they work‚ and how they affect women that are involved in it. Also‚ I would like to take a look at what kind of changes are happening to stop arranged marriages. There are still
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arranging marriages is still customary in many countries. What are the advantages of arranged matrimony? Arranged marriage is an old custom which used to be practiced by royal and aristocratic families around the world. Nowadays‚ arranged marriages are still customary in India‚ Africa and‚ to some extent‚ in the Middle East. Love Marriage Versus Arranged Marriage While love marriages are usually associated with romance‚ love at first sight and personal freedom‚ arranged marriages are mostly
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Arranged Marriages A1. In the video the narrator is trying to convince the viewers that arranged marriages are more common in certain traditions than in western culture. The narrator also gives facts and supporting evidence about the success rate and advantages of arranged marriages and how the idea of arranged marriage is not as far fetched as it seems. A2. The most general problem with arranged marriages is that the individuals who are arranged to be married don’t have the ability to make
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Arranging a Marriage in India Serena Nanda Arranged marriages in Indian society have been the norm for many centuries. Even today‚ an overwhelming majority of Indian people have their married arranged by their parents‚ or respected family members.As American we never really contemplate the idea of having someone choose our life-long partner. That’s not the case in other nations such as India‚ arranged marriage in India is a very common practice‚ yet here in the United States arranged marriages are frowned
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When people talk about marriage today‚ many people automatically think about romantic love and “love at first sight.” However‚ some marriages are not made based off of love; this is called an arranged marriage. Some people think that the idea is repulsive but they do not take into account some of the benefits that may result from arranged marriages. In society today‚ many are accustomed to romantic love. However‚ arranged marriages are still being practiced‚ especially throughout Hinduism. Given
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