Arranged Marriages In The United States

INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this research investigation is to discuss the prevalence of arranged marriages within the United States. Arranged marriages were very usual throughout the 18th century and very commonly preformed throughout Africa and China (Sam, 2009, pg.739). An arranged marriage is a planned and agreed marriage by the families of the man and women; it is a contract between families not the individuals. Throughout cultures where arranged marriages are performed, important characteristics of a partner include education and wealth (Randall, 2010, pg.4). In numerous cultures, the parents arrange the marriages for the couple, with the couple having little or no say at all. Such arranged marriages are commonly found in families of a high degree of hierarchy and social rank. Marriage is a very imperative establishment throughout all societies across the globe. Over 90% of people choose to marry someone at some time in their life in the United States. When someone is married, it is suggested that people are often happier and healthier. In India, it is also found that husbands and wives are happier with their marriage than husbands and wives are in the United States (Myers, Madathil, and

Everyone benefits from a good and happy marriage, so it is important to put effort into a relationship and not just go with the flow. Arranged marriages start from the bottom of the totem pole. In an arranged marriage, a lot of effort is needed in the beginning of the relationship. You must get to know your partner to have a successful relationship. Love marriages start at a higher level than arranged marriages do. The couple already knows each other and has developed strong and intimate feelings with one another, thus resulting in a marriage (Xuemei, 2007, pg.49). It is still necessary to put in effort in a love marriage because if no effort is put it there is a high chance of