Arranged Marriages

             Many people believe that arranged marriages offer protection and security to women. They say there is a great amount of pressure for women to love their spouse. However, women have been known to stay in abusive relationships for the sake of family pride and respect in society. In fact, traditions and family are two major reasons why arranged marriages are still used today.
             First of all, love marriages offer more independence and freedom compared to arranged marriages where the girl or boy is chosen by the parents so that there is pressure to conform to parental expectations like producing a male heir, taking part in family rituals and traditions, putting up with sister-in-laws, contributing to family expenses, and so on. One of the usual questions against an arranged marriage is: "how can you marry somebody you don't know?" Knowing somebody before marriage allows partners to have better respect and understanding for each other's needs and desires. This way, they are better adjusted in the marriage when they finally take their wedding vows.
             Secondly, arranged marriages deprive individuals of their liberation and goes against freedom of speech. In India, where many arranged marriages happen, women have been known to stay in abusive relationships. You can't play music or watch TV, just imagine your freedom being taken away from you, because of your traditions that occur in your culture. This is upsetting to me. The fact that women lose such personal freedom sickens me. Every person, no matter what race, should be treated equally to others.
             Finally, why do people follow tradition? There are three major reasons why people would follow through with customs: family, society/peer pressure, and nurture. Fitting in with society is a major reason why families are so strict about arranged marriages. Families in certain communities are concerned about their "social status" and a child tha...

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