For the Chinese, arranged marriages mainly occur in rich families. The reason is that if the rich match with the rich their empire will be bigger and larger. This will bring more money and more business and ensure that the business will not fall into the wrong hands but rather to the chosen ones.
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Still it occurs. Ethnic Turkish and Roma people likes arranged marriage
I wish I knew! Even in the 21st Century, some people STILL use arranged marriages to prevent their children from making "inappropriate" choices, and there's no guarantee of happiness!
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Yes - mostly among Orthodox Jews.
I dont think arranged marriages are done by a particular religion its done in some cultures. Western culture people prefer love marriage while in asian/indian culture generally arranged marriage is done..
The parents make political or economic alliances or they feel that their child will be better of with a particular person, Arranged mirages also protect the cultural continuity of the family.
While arranged marriages are not common in modern Italy, some individuals, particularly in certain cultural or religious communities, may still practice them. The general trend in Italy leans towards love-based marriages, reflecting broader Western societal norms. However, familial involvement in the choice of a partner can still play a significant role in many Italian relationships. Overall, arranged marriages are not a prevalent practice in contemporary Italian society.
In Peru, marriages are generally not arranged, as most couples choose their partners based on personal choice and love. However, traditional practices can still influence relationships in some rural or indigenous communities, where families may have a say in the choice of a partner. Overall, the trend in urban areas leans towards romantic relationships rather than arranged marriages.
Arranged marriages still take place in many locations and cultures around the world. The word ishara means binding promise. In the case of arranged marriage, the agreement by the parents is considered to be a contract.
Marriages were sometimes arranged in the United States in the early 20th Century. Men who moved out West wanted to have wives so they looked in newspapers for singles' ads or posted singles' ads. Women would then come to the West to meet the man and get married. This was once known as "mail order brides".
Indian marriages are still traditionally arranged marriages and have been this way in India for many years. Children are matched by social and financial heirachy at an early age.