Arranged marriages

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"I didnt really have an image on how real marriage was. To me, it was a big celebration, most of all, with lots of presents, chocolate, and jewerly. A new house, a new life!" pg.36

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"you can tell your father whatever you like He signed the marriage contract. He gave me permission to marry you. pg.77

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About 60 to 80 percent of arranged marriages in Afghaniststan are the forced kind.

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Arranged marriages are well thought out, planned out, and arranged before the real thing happens.

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In arranged marriages, the coiples do not date. They are just forced into marriage.

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Not all marriages are forced. Some parents make sure their child is satisfied with their parents choice.

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Some people believe that arranged marriages will lead to true love.

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Statistics have proven that the probability of a love marriage failing is higher than an arranged marriage.

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The couples sometimes go on dates to get to know each other better but are still forced into marriage.

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The general belief is that arranged marriages in Muslim religions are very restrictive and encroach on the personal freedoms of women

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There are significantly fewer divorces or separations between people of arranged marriages.