Places/Cultures Still Performing Arranged Marriages:
How long has this culture/place practiced arranged marriages?- A place or culture that is still performing arranged marriages is India. Arranged marriage in India has subsisted for over three thousand years.(6)
Reasons- Here are some reasons why India is still comfortable and content with arranged marriages: they might share values between each other, not needing to wait forever to find your perfect mate, they are parent approved and endorsed, and it takes all the guess work out of dating; because after all, the parents do all the work, per say the research and thinking.(7)
Specifics (Customs, Procedures for Marriages, Dowry, Etc.)- The traditional matchmaker is known by the name Nayan. The person usually is a family member or close friend. Some families are against marriage proposals. Matchmakers serve two purposes which are family negotiators and marriage scouting. Then, they send the Nayan to go seek possible matches. They consider lots of expectations whilst searching. If a match is found, a meeting will then be arranged. They also prepare traditional things such as: jewelry, clothing, the ceremonial set-up, and notification to the community. Dowries were sought as "love" gifts but later on caused financial crisis.(6)
Advantages- The advantages that arranged marriage in India offers are: the risk of incompatibility is diminished, the idea of divorce is unthinkable due to all the pressure and effort made to arrange it in the first place, and extended family supporting benefits.(8)
Disadvantages- The disadvantages of being involved in an arranged marriage in India include: the inability to make up one's mind, love takes second priority in your life and needing to put your feelings aside at times, and lastly the interference from extended family in your marriage.
How long has this culture/place practiced arranged marriages?- A place or culture that is still performing arranged marriages is India. Arranged marriage in India has subsisted for over three thousand years.(6)
Reasons- Here are some reasons why India is still comfortable and content with arranged marriages: they might share values between each other, not needing to wait forever to find your perfect mate, they are parent approved and endorsed, and it takes all the guess work out of dating; because after all, the parents do all the work, per say the research and thinking.(7)
Specifics (Customs, Procedures for Marriages, Dowry, Etc.)- The traditional matchmaker is known by the name Nayan. The person usually is a family member or close friend. Some families are against marriage proposals. Matchmakers serve two purposes which are family negotiators and marriage scouting. Then, they send the Nayan to go seek possible matches. They consider lots of expectations whilst searching. If a match is found, a meeting will then be arranged. They also prepare traditional things such as: jewelry, clothing, the ceremonial set-up, and notification to the community. Dowries were sought as "love" gifts but later on caused financial crisis.(6)
Advantages- The advantages that arranged marriage in India offers are: the risk of incompatibility is diminished, the idea of divorce is unthinkable due to all the pressure and effort made to arrange it in the first place, and extended family supporting benefits.(8)
Disadvantages- The disadvantages of being involved in an arranged marriage in India include: the inability to make up one's mind, love takes second priority in your life and needing to put your feelings aside at times, and lastly the interference from extended family in your marriage.