History of Arranged Marriages:
An ageless tradition, arranged marriages have long since been a part of eastern society. With roots in Indian and Oriental cultures, arranged marriages were made to maintain the status quo and continue to serve that function. Less popular now in western cultures, arranged marriages were common, especially within royalty. In more recent years, arranged marriage was used in the English monarchy with the union of the late Princess Diana and Price Charles.
Overview of Arranged Marriage:
An arranged marriage describes a situation in which the parents of two people, of typically similar cultural background, are predetermined to be married by their parents or a third party. Arranged marriages are a part of a number of different cultures, both old and new. They present a very logical approach to the institute of marriage and are influenced by both cultural and economic factors. While some societies consider the idea of parents strategically selecting the life partner of their children, other cultures have continued this tradition even today. Typically recognized in eastern cultures, arranged marriages provide a number of benefits to both parties, although statistics have also shown an elevated risk of abuse and violence in situations of arranged marriages.
Some Statistics:
Arranged Marriage StatisticsData
Average divorce rate globally on arranged marriages 4%
India divorce rate 1.1%
Global divorce rate for arranged marriages 6%
Average number of years older the male is from the female in an arrange marriage 4.5 years
Percent of marriages in India that are arranged 90%
Percent of marriages in the world that are arranged 55%
Percent of U.S. men between the age of 40 and 50 who have never been married 14%
Percent of U.S. women between the age of 40 and 50 who have never been married 10%
Percent of girls who were forced to marry before a certain age
South Asia before age:18 48 %
Bangladesh before age:15 27.3 %
Africa before age:18 42 %
Niger before age:15 26 %
Kyrgyzstan before age:18 21.2 %
Kazakhstan before age:18 14.4 %
Average divorce rate globally on arranged marriages 4%
India divorce rate 1.1%
Global divorce rate for arranged marriages 6%
Average number of years older the male is from the female in an arrange marriage 4.5 years
Percent of marriages in India that are arranged 90%
Percent of marriages in the world that are arranged 55%
Percent of U.S. men between the age of 40 and 50 who have never been married 14%
Percent of U.S. women between the age of 40 and 50 who have never been married 10%
Percent of girls who were forced to marry before a certain age
South Asia before age:18 48 %
Bangladesh before age:15 27.3 %
Africa before age:18 42 %
Niger before age:15 26 %
Kyrgyzstan before age:18 21.2 %
Kazakhstan before age:18 14.4 %
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