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    Throughout society, marriage is seen as a special symbol of two people becoming one. In the eastern side of the world, arranged marriages are very common. It is not like the western world where couples date to know each other then choose whether they are the perfect match. Arranged marriages are often chosen by the elders in the family. This practice has been handed down for centuries. Throughout the marriage process, there are certain procedures that must be followed in eastern matchmaking. Once

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    That is arranged marriage. There were many countries that arranged marriage is popular around the world. However, recently, arranged marriage is no more popular because society, and people’s idea changed, and many people think arranged marriage is not respect their children. In Japan, arranged marriage is very popular since long time ago. A few decades ago, arranged marriage was forced marriage, and wealthy people do that for keeping family well-off. However, definition and style of arranged marriage

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    For better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, til death do us part. The social institution of marriage is principally defined as a formally sanctioned union between two individuals by which certain rights and responsibilities are established for and between the spouses. Although marriage is observed as a cultural universal amongst all human populations on the globe, the institution of matrimony still differs in its definition according to particular cultures, regions,

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    Arranged a they would call it but forced in many ways. An arranged marriage is a marriage that is established before a lengthy relationship. Marriages such as this one is not a common thing in the United states but overseas in particular areas its a general thing that happens. Would they feel comfortable marrying someone they have never met? Can they rely on their parents picking their perfect match? With questions like these commonly asked arranged marriages could never be ethical in many eyes.

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    Arranged marriage is a bad decision Marriage is defined as legal or religious union of two person in which they live together. There are different kind of marriage but mostly arrange marriage and love marriage is talked. “In many cultures, marriages are arranged by the parents, sometimes with the couple having little or no say. Such arranged marriages are often found within societies with a high degree of hierarchy and awareness of social rank” (BOOK). People often say arranged marriage are highly

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    Professor Berger Research Paper Core 7 Arranged Marriages Cultures and countries around the world have differing views on many topics such as whether or not babies should be baptized, vaccinations, abortion and marriages. One topic that has been of controversy and is viewed differently in many countries is marriage and whether or not arranged marriages are better than love marriages. There are several different reasons why people in India believe that arranged marriages are the best; likewise, people in

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    In India arranged marriages have had a huge impact on the world’s society since the Elizabethan Era , this is why America should and is getting involved. Arranged marriages are most commonly found in eastern cultures like India or Japan. Arranged marriages are when relatives, close friends, or priests arrange for a couple to get married. The marriages are used for purposes like gaining wealth, allies, or power even if that means the marriage is unfair. In order for both families to be benefited with

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    forced marriage. I wanted my freedom” Sabatina James. One of today’s societal norms is having the choice to marry who you desire. The long-age tradition of having arranged marriages in other countries and even in cultures in america today, arranged marriages have different meanings and circumstances. Some countries like China and India have modernized their tradition of arranged marriages, while other countries still use arranged marriages for wealth and status in society. Are arranged marriages more

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    When comparing many sociological perspectives and theories against the idea of arranged marriages in India there are many conclusions that can be drawn. In specific, feminism, functionalism, and the conflict theory all point out very interesting facts. Some of these theories do a much better job in terms of accounting for this phenomena; which is not surprising as we looks at the long and detailed history of the subject. However, there is no sole theory that can truly be linked to account for the

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    Marriage is a bond between a male and a female that binds together two families, and it constitutes the base of the society. Every culture has its own definition of marriage, however all cultures agree that understanding, care, honesty, trust, love, patience and respect are the factors of having a successful, joyful and happy marriage. Arranged and love marriages stand apart from the basis, never the less I believe that love marriage is better because the couple get a chance to know each other before

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