Arranged Marriages

what is divorce rate in India?

5-7%

arranged marriage

one in which two or more parties arrange a marriage between 2 people

4 disadvantages to arranged marriages

1. dependence and inability to choose partner 2. family feels too close for comfort, uncomfortable because the families are so involved with the new couple 3. love is the second most important thing 4. can result in more risk of domestic violence

what are the 8 benefits to arranged marriages?

1. financial security 2. cultural or religious understandings/ practices 3. avoids the often awkward and time consuming process of dating/ courtship 4. encourages abstinence 5. incompatibility is greatly reduced 6. divorce is more unlikely based on irreconcilable differences 7. people tend to trust in laws more 8. there is more equality in terms of education, family, background, and finances

what percent of people say they are more than happy for their parents to arrange their marriages?

65%

in India what percent of marriages are arranged?

85%

Individualist Culture

US, we value a person's autonomy and we sya to ourselves if it's best for me it will be best for everyone

what will parties pick suitors based on?

financial security, religion, upbringing, health, etc

Collectivist Culture

what is best for everyone else is best for me