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
Because of the freedom of choie that many cultures now use arranged marriages have decreased in popularity
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.
In many cultures it is very normal and right to have arranged marriages. In the US culture, it is not.
Hawaii has so many cultures living there, so I'm sure that there are some arranged marriages.
Arranged marriage is mostly supported in Asia Commonly in the Middle East and India
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.
Not all "Muslims" do. In the Middle East and Africa it is common. In places like America, most do not. It just depends on the family; many other cultures have arranged marriages and even Christians and Catholics have arranged marriages as well. These are very common in Asian cultures as well.
Marriages should be arranged if the two people involved want them to be.
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.
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Hard to say if you don't specify which countries you are talking about. Many cultures in the Middle East and Asia have arranged marriages, some of those nevertheless allow the girl to refuse proposed candidates. This however is a matter of custom. In practically all the countries where this happens you will find no trace in their laws legitimizing forced or arranged marriages. Western countries and most non-Islam African cultures allow free choice of partners and often require by law that no-one be married against his/her will.
Arranged marriages don't always work.