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    Serena Nanda fails to write an impartial argument for arranged marriages versus "love match" marriages like those in the United States. She neglects to present the positive aspects of choosing a partner for marriage opting instead to keep the focus on the negatives. Her argument for arranged marriages is weak and unfocused leaving the reader to doubt her logic. In her attempt to persuade the reader to supporting arranged marriages‚ she actually emphasizes the negative effects of them. Reading Arranging

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    the story you have to read. We will read about arrange marriages in India. Nanda who is a teacher in the United States travels to India to research about arrange marriages. Before traveling she was against arrange marriages but after researching into the topic she change her point of view. I agree with Nanda that some of the points of view that will be discussed in the essay are interesting. Even thought this comments about arrange marriages make sense I still believe they take away your right to

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    Arranged marriages have been an integral part of Indian society for centuries‚ and even today people having their marriages planned by their parents and other respected family-members‚ with the consent of the bride and groom‚ does occur. Arranged matches were made after taking into account factors such as the compatibility of the couples’ horoscopes‚ the backgrounds of their families (wealth‚ social standing) and their castes. The institution of marriage in India is considered a very important one

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    Journal 4 “Arranging a Marriage in India” 2/1/2013 At first Nanda was against the whole arranged marriage idea she says “Had anyone tried to arrange my marriage I would have been defiant and rebellious”(pg128) and I don’t blame her for thinking that way because in this American society we’re taught to get to know a person then to “fall In Love” but once she got to India and talk to many young well educated women she figure out why arrange marriage wasn’t that bad one of the girls even said

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    Ethnographic Review #2 I chose to do this report on the article “Arranging a Marriage in India” by Serena Nanda. This article contained the beliefs of the Indian natives on how marriage should be. In India‚ almost all marriages are arranged. They base their marriage on commitment‚ not on feelings. As their marriage progresses‚ the feelings develop. Serena asked a young college graduate who was in the process of having her marriage arranged a few questions. One of the questions she asked was “How

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    Article 20 Arranging a Marriage in India Serena Nanda John Jay College of Criminal Justice Sister and doctor brother-in-law invite correspondence from North Indian professionals only‚ for a beautiful‚ talented‚ sophisticated‚ intelligent sister‚ 5’3"‚ slim‚ M.A. in textile design‚ father a senior civil officer. Would prefer immigrant doctors‚ between 26–29 years. Reply with full details and returnable photo. A well-settled uncle invites matrimonial correspondence from slim‚ fair‚ educated South

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    Arranging a marriage in India as an important process in cultural system is still preferred among Indian population. Serena Nanda‚ a famous anthropologist‚ in her article “Arranging a Marriage in India” discusses the marriage process in India. The author wants the audience to think about various ways of getting married around the world and its disadvantages and advantages. The article “Arranging a Marriage in India” is understandable and informative material because it clearly explains that arranging

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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

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    |Nanda Devi National Park | |IUCN category Ia (strict nature reserve) | |[pic] | |[pic] | |Location |Uttarakhand‚ India | |Coordinates |[pic]30°25′7″N 79°50′59″E / 30.41861°N | | |79.84972°E / 30.41861; 79.84972Coordinates: | |

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    Pemberton’s Character Analysis The novel “Serena” by Ron Rash is better understood through the character of the individuals in the story. Each character is defined more and more by the reactions he or she makes due to other characters actions. There are many different types of characters in Serena‚ some of which are portrayed as selfish‚ strong‚ smart‚ or even weak. George Pemberton is an important character in the book because of his wide spectrum of qualities and faults that vary throughout the

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