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Why are consanguineous marriages between blood relatives prohibited in most cultures?
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∙ 13y ago
Laws against close intermarriage have resulted from noting that the offspring of these types of marriages are weaker and have more birth defects. A good gene pool is diverse.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoBecause any resulting children have a high probability of genetic defects leading to children with deformities, mental problems and/or ongoing health problems
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Can a son marry his mother?
In most cultures and societies, marriages between a son and his mother are considered incestuous and are not legally or morally acceptable. Such relationships are widely condemned and prohibited due to genetic and social implications.
Is forced marriages right?
In many cultures it is very normal and right to have arranged marriages. In the US culture, it is not.
Who arrange marriages today?
Many cultures around the world.
In what cultures is arranged marriages popular?
Arranged marriages were very common throughout the world until the 18th century. In China, arranged marriages sometimes called blind marriages were the norm before the mid 20th century
Has arranged marriages increased or decreased in popularity?
Because of the freedom of choie that many cultures now use arranged marriages have decreased in popularity
Can cultures coexist with fundamental differences?
Yes, Marriages coexist with fundamental cultural differences...
Are all Buddhism marriages arranged?
Arranged marriage is a cultural customary phenomenon. Religions often are modified slightly to fit the local cultures. Buddhism has nothing to do with arranged marriages.
Can Inuits get married?
marriages are different in almost all cultures, like some cultures you have to dress a certain way, eat certain things, but the Inuits do not have wedding ceremonies
Are hawaiian weddings arranged or not?
Hawaii has so many cultures living there, so I'm sure that there are some arranged marriages.
What cultures support the idea of arranged marriages?
Arranged marriage is mostly supported in Asia Commonly in the Middle East and India
What is a daughter of your cousin and your 2nd cousin as it's your mum's cousin and can i go out with this daughter of my 2nd cousin or is that wrong?
You can go out with anyone you want. However, making children with close relatives is not recommended, but that is very different from going out with them. Your first cousin is the child of your aunt or uncle. Your second cousin is the grandchild of your great aunt or great uncle, and the child of your first cousin. The daughter of your second cousin is your second cousin, once removed. Marriages between first cousins have been accepted, even approved, in some cultures. Marriages between more distant relatives are more widely accepted in the modern, western culture.
Why are most of the marriages in India arranged marriages?
People primarily have arranged marriages because it is their cultural, social, or religious norm, especially in India.
