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People primarily have arranged marriages because it is their cultural, social, or religious norm, especially in India.

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Because marriage is viewed as a union of two families.

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Parents in the Western Hemisphere typically do not do arranged marriages. Though it is still practiced in some countries, it is completely alien and repulsive to other cultures.

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Do indians have arranged marriages?

In India the percentage of arranged marriages is higher then love marriages. Could be sixty percent.


Why is most of the marriages in India arranged?

Because that 's the only way caste system can be maintained. Please see my full answer to this question at http://knowrealindia.wordpress.com/2012/04/04/arranged-marriages-part-ii-conclusion/


What do people think of arranged marriages?

Most are very much against arranged marriages, at least in the Western world.


Why are marriages arranged in India?

Tradition and culture, check out the link attached herewith.


Where do arranged marriages most exist?

In many countries and many cultures arranged marriages are the norm. In past centuries nearly all royals and nobles in Europe had arranged marriages. At present it seems to be mostly, but not exclusively, Muslim culture that is keen on arranged marriage and that happens also in countries that are not mainly Muslim, including in Britain.


What religions engage the most in arranged marriages?

The Hebrews were very into arranged marriage but I don't know of any MODERN religions that are into arranged marriages. They silly if you ask me...


What cultures support the idea of arranged marriages?

Arranged marriage is mostly supported in Asia Commonly in the Middle East and India


What kind of food do they have at arranged marriages in India?

spicy chicken and their usual thins that they eat


Should marriages be arranged?

Marriages should be arranged if the two people involved want them to be.


What about arranged marriages?

Arranged marriage are not always good. Most times the consent of the couple is not approved before the marriage.


In what cultures is arranged marriages popular?

Arranged marriages were very common throughout the world until the 18th century. In China, arranged marriages sometimes called blind marriages were the norm before the mid 20th century


How do prearranged marriage work?

prearranged marriages are arranged years before the date. prearranged marriages are arranged years before the date. prearranged marriages are arranged years before the date.