Darude Sandstorm
At the time arranged marriages were common. Parents arranged spouses for their children.
It was arranged through family of the head of the family but mostly from the parents that decided who their child gets to marry.
Some people favor arranged marriages for cultural reasons. It show extreme respect to allow one's parents or grandparents to choose a mate.
Customs of arranged marriages depends on religion you follow and region you are from the common fact thats maintained is the girl typically leaves her parents house and has to live with grooms family after marriage
Strengthen business or family ties
In many patriarchal societies, the percentage of marriages arranged by parents can vary significantly, often ranging from 30% to over 70%. This practice is more prevalent in certain cultures and regions where traditional values are upheld. In some areas, arranged marriages are the norm, while in others, they may coexist with love marriages. The specific percentage can depend on various factors, including social, economic, and educational influences.
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.
The parents don't know the best yet arranged marriages were the norm in Asia (India).
Yes, Belive it or not there are they are extremly rare though, mostly aranged by over-controlling parents who want ther children to do what the parents want them to.
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.
During the Protestant Reformation, parents arranged marriages primarily to strengthen family alliances, ensure economic stability, and maintain social status. This practice reflected the belief that marriage was a social contract rather than a romantic union, emphasizing duty and familial responsibility. Additionally, arranged marriages allowed parents to exercise control over their children's futures in a time of significant religious and social upheaval.
arranged marriages stands good because both the side parents ,relatives and friends take part in betrothal traditionally/religiously. in case of any dispute or misunderstanding the elderly guidance and support will bring reunion of couple.