Sociology essay!

It's the one about marriage that I was telling you guys about.
Give me your two cents on it before the night is up.

    What is the definition of an arranged marriage? It is marriage that is established before involving oneself in a lengthy relationship, and often involves the arrangement of someone else other than the person getting married.  They are common in the Middle East, South Asia, and parts of the United States as well as many other parts of the world. Arranged marriages have been a predominate part of Indian culture for centuries, and even today adults have their marriages planned by their parents or other respected family-members. Arranged matches are made after taking into account factors such as the compatibility of the couples' horoscope, the backgrounds of their families (wealth, social standing) and their castes. The institution of marriage in India is considered a very important one. Thus, parents felt that since they were older and wiser than their progeny, they would be able to find a suitable match for their children with more prudence.

    Love or arranged marriages is still a debatable topic in the Indian society. What should be the basis of the marriage love or social norms? Education and media played an important role in changing the perception of the Indian mind. As people started thinking beyond the social customs and traditions of arranged marriages, they realized that they have the right to choose their life partner without any kind of social pressure. It is after all their life. A person should be able to who they want to marry without having to rely on parents, relatives and matchmakers.

    The relation starts when the girl and the boy get to know each other in a couple of meeting before the final commitment. Before deciding anything the parents check the family background and financial stability. Most of the people have an idea that those who go for arranged marriages are not in an advantageous position but it's not so you may get the right person for whom you have been waiting. Even in love marriages after many years of courtship people find their partner not suitable and they break up. So it is not about spending time together but successful marriage is all about understanding and respecting each other's feelings, love and concern.

    In conclusion, whether it is love or arranged ultimately it is up to the individual to decide, which one to go for. Marriages are based on empathy, responsibility, commitment, love and concern. So it's not just about initial love and attraction it needs a lot of dedication and effort to sustain a marriage. There is no social normality for a marriage, it's all about the way you perceive your relationship. After all you should be happy with your life partner irrespective of love or arranged marriage.