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    countries where falling in love is the path to marriage may be surprised at some of the pros and cons of arranged marriages. Though they’re not for everyone‚ arranged marriages do have some advantages that you may not be aware of. At the same time‚ they have some very real disadvantages too. In countries or cultures where matchmaking is the norm‚ people are very aware of the pros and cons of arranged marriages. One of the strongest reasons for arranged marriages is finding a partner who is compatible ethnically

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    Arranged Marriage in India India is one of the oldest civilizations in the world which in turn encompasses a diverse and rich‚ cultural‚ historical‚ religious and social dichotomy. The question I posed for my annotated bibliography was “how is marriage arranged in India”. In order to understand this concept‚ I must delve deeper into why it is so prevalent and how it has withstood the test of time the. The historical significance of this process is important and I will discuss how it has evolved

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    Many people cringe when they hear the words "arranged marriage". They cringe because it brings to mind an image of a forced union and an unhappy couple in the middle of it. However‚ that is not always the case. Arranged marriages can be right and they do have positive effects. The concept of arranged marriages today is totally different; they are no longer the same as they once were. In earlier generations there was no communication before the wedding day‚ now the parents allow their children to

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    In an individualistic culture that promotes autonomy‚ an infant sleeps in his or her own crib or room‚ which requires the infant to self-regulate and self-soothe. In America babies tend to sleep solitary and‚ in general‚ spend much more of their time alone than babies do in more collectivist cultures. They spend considerable time sitting in playpens or play seats with their toys. Many parents feel that social time is stressful for babies and that infants need “downtime” to rest and recover. Babies

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    but we are taught this from our family members and the respective society we are born into.Every culture is different and we should respect the way people think and live as long as they aren’t committing a crime against someone’s life.What I find ethnocentric about some cultures is arranged marriages. An arranged marriage is when a family chooses the bride or groom for their child.Arranged marriages are considered wrong in our society because the children are treated as objects .Young men and young

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    The Truth about Arranged Marriages Shockingly‚ arranged marriages still take place in many countries. It has existed since ancient times and the process has continued to develop. To this day it still is one of the most controversial subjects out there‚ “critics and proponents of arranged marriages both agree that true love it the main component for a happy marriage and family” (arranged marriages). The purpose of my paper is that arranged marriages are immoral and that each woman should have the

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    Arranged marriage and my attitude to it Arranged marriages are marriages in which family members take a significant role in bringing a couple together. Relatives‚ particularly parents‚ often take the initiative to find‚ evaluate‚ and approve potential spouses for their children. In some cases‚ the couple may marry while still relative strangers under the expectation that they will develop a loving relationship over time. These marriages are in contrast to so-called "love marriages‚" in which

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    Does an arranged marriage create happier‚ stable families than freedom of choice in marriage? A marriage can be defined as a union between two people who wish to become a wife and a husband. An arranged marriage is a marriage where ones choice of a marriage partner is made by another person rather than them (Paul 1). In most cases the choice lies on the parents or the guardians. Though this practice was so common traditionally‚ even today it is still being practiced in many communities. A choice

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    Arranged Marriages Audrella Logan ENG/157 January 21‚ 2013 Dr. Jan Prewitt Arranged Marriages We were 12 in Mrs. White’s six grade class. We had so much in common‚ we were the only brown skinned among a sea of white skinned‚ blonde hair‚ and blue eyes. We were at the top of the class with straight A’s‚ and we shared an unspoken familiarity that neither of us understood‚ but accepted. She was my “bestie” and I her “bosom buddy”‚ and we shared our worlds‚ ideas‚ thoughts‚ and aspirations

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    MuhammedNihal Prof. Ta Bao 11/8/11 Marriage; Love and Arranged: An annotated Bibliography. Johnson‚ Laura. "A tradition of love: Couple intend to make their arranged marriage last." Anniston Star‚ The (AL) 14 Feb. 2011: Newspaper Source. Web. 5 Nov. 2011. The above source is cited in MLA format. This particular article is from the newspaper named Aniston star .The staff writer Laura‚ Johnson interviewed a couple about how they got married and how they make their marriage last. How does the tradition

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