Do arranged marriages tend to lead to endogamous relationships and reduce genetic diversity?
828336
Yes, of course it does. Breeding within a limited population always increases the incidence of recessive gene expression. Interestingly, a lot of these societies practice consanguineous marriage, which further amplifies the risk.
947177
Hi.. Josie .. how are you?\nHope you remember me.\n\nDowry marriage is still existing in many parts of India. But the percentage is really decreased. The people are not demanding nowadays. But ther are happily accepting whatever the bride's father offers.\n\nI hope this trend will go soon.\n\nHowever this is not applicable for love marriages.
4731
A love marriage for sure.\nBut in some cultures an arranged marriage could be a good idea.
735715
I think it works both ways, we are all attracted to "types", but that doesn't mean who you marry fits that mold.  There's a big difference to what you're attracted to and what you're committed to.\n\nHere's an anecdote from nature.  Certain animals and plants have features that "attract" their prey, but that doesn't mean it works out to the preys' liking.  And it's not the only thing they find enjoyable.
1053407
Good one, but I think it all depends on both parties. If they agree to just stay friends then I think they will stay that way without thinking of that "one thing". And second of all, their upbringing. If they grew up in a society which values relationships over sex then there wouldn't be any problem. I'm talking about waiting til they get married.
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i am from the west and i have been to India and yes i believe so.   However i think they work for different reasons.    There is a sense of obligation to your family when the arrange your marriage.  I met people who were not in favor of arranged marriage but did not want to disobey or shame their parents so they would go through with it when the time was right.  I divorce in that sense would shame the family.  Also because it is arranged and in many Indians case Dowry is exchanged it is more like a business deal.  In the West our parents are not involved.  For the most part you decided even if your parents don't like them.  So if it does not work you get a divorce and no one is ashamed of you
796361
Got a friend in India, he says that they Dont know they will love each other, usually it is becuz of status that families marry. They dont believe in divorce whether they love the person or not.
877282
First love. Then marriage. Married life might turn out to be unhappy in the long run as the pot of love is half empty before marriage. \nHahahaha...don't worry its better than arranged marriages as you have a good idea of your would be spouse before you wed him/her.
1168672
well it depends on the two, how much they get to understand. as someone just said that both hv pros and cons, that is true. So i would say a marriage becomes success based on understanding between the two and it doesnt matter if love happened before or after marriage.
947332
I'm Indian and Arab. A lot of times, culture does play a big role in marriage, and many people still have arranged marriages. The parents want to find a spouse who will be an asset to the family, and compatible with their child. \n\nCulture and religion tend to play a very large role.\nI don't have issues with marrying anyone outside of our culture, but many people would. Keep the blood, "pure."\nIt's unfortunate, but it does allow the culture to continue as it does.\n\ni was never allowed to date anyway :)
660672
If you observe upper middle-class marriages of 10 years or longer, you will probably still find five kinds of marriages: (1) Conflict-habituated which is a constant battle over almost everything. (2) Devitalized in which the partners have lost their love and "drifted apart," i.e. they take care of the children but they don't fight a lot. (3) Passive-congenial where the partners have been apathetic all along, e.g. marriage was a convenience--or economic necessity--or they are more interested in careers or friends than spouses. (4) Vital marriage in which being together and sharing are the major joys in life. (5) Total marriage is like the vital marriage, except almost everything is done happily together. Obviously, marriage ranges from wonderful happiness every day--only 15-20% are vital or total marriages--to miserable on-going fights (or divorce). This should offer some hope of happiness to those who are unhappy...but a warning to young people in an already rocky relationship
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Yes, as it will chance normally throughout life...not just because of marriage. Time, weight, pregnancy, illness. It's not like they say 'husband and wife' and *poof*...They've changed..come on.
380072
Child care, higher value of women, fewer spinsters, fewer womanizers, better husbands, better standard of living, companionship, greater self-reliance within family units, and more.\n\nAll of that depends on a solidly Bible-based culture and family. Combine polygamy with Islam or Hinduism and you'll get Iran or India. Not exactly a pretty picture.
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looks like you might have married the wrong woman.  maybe the sex will get better and i supppose there is a chance youll fall in love with her.  These things arent supposed to be left to chance... Was it an arranged marriage?
181103
Our cultures are so different. Do you have prearranged marriages? I would like to learn more about your customs. \nI hope that our counteries can come together and get rid of terroists. How do you find a girlfriend?
957768
A few years ago I would have said love...Americans have preconceived notions of what arranged marriages constitute. I read about them and after I did, I wanted to have one and wished it was a common practice here! The families of young women carefully screen men in all areas (family, financial, compatibility) and present the couple to each other. Women aren't "forced" to marry the men in the majority of cases. Their families love them just like families here love their daughters and want them to be happy. So I think arranged marriages are better.
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There's only one real race: the human race. So there really is no such thing as a mixed marriage. All human beings are more than 99% identical genetically. Less than 1% of our genes make up things like hair color, eye color, height, and skin color. Asking of it's okay for a black person and a white person to have children is like asking if it's okay for a tall person and a short person to have children, because skin-color is no more relevant than height or eye color.