Question 1

Outside of the Western world, what percentage of cultures utilize arranged marriage, perhaps in addition to love marriages?

Accepted Answer

Arranged marriages are still common in many cultures outside the Western world, with some estimates suggesting that they account for up to 95% of marriages in some regions.

Question 2

Pasupathi concludes that arranged marriages offer some unique benefits compared to love marriages. What are these benefits? Does Pasupathi think that arranged marriages are inherently harmful to women? What do you think?

Accepted Answer

Varies. May include the following:
-benefits: embedded in a strongly supportive context and tend to be unrelated to unrealistic expectations and demands.

Question 3

In this reading, Pasupathi seeks to ______.

Accepted Answer

Pasupathi seeks to examine the similarities and differences in how partners are selected in arranged marriages and love marriages, and the level of satisfaction with those two types of marriage.

Question 4

In India and other countries where arranged marriage is practiced, families tend to pair spouses who are similar in terms of ______, which ______ the qualities sought out in American love marriages.

Accepted Answer

In arranged marriages, particularly in countries like India, families often match spouses based on class, education, and economic status, which reflects similar qualities sought in American love marriages, such as compatibility and shared life goals.

Question 5

Pasupathi concludes that ______.

Accepted Answer

Pasupathi argues that Western feminism's portrayal of arranged marriages as inherently oppressive to women is inaccurate and ethnocentric, and that arranged marriages can offer benefits to both men and women in certain cultural contexts. However, this does not necessarily mean that women in arranged marriages are completely liberated, as there may still be cultural norms and practices that limit their agency and autonomy within the marriage. The article does not directly compare arranged and love marriages or advocate for one over the other, so options B and D are not correct.

Question 6

What arguments does Pasupathi make against feminist notions that arranged marriages lead to gendered power inequalities?

Accepted Answer

Pasupathi argues that arranged marriages do not necessarily lead to gendered power inequalities. In fact, he argues that arranged marriages often pair spouses on similar education levels, and many well-educated women still choose to have their parents involved. Pasupathi also notes that love marriages also often have high levels of abuse and power inequality, and arranged marriages do not necessarily include stereotyped notions of child-brides. Therefore, choice C is the best answer.

Question 7

Which of the following statements about arranged marriages is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

Spouses in arranged marriages are not always chosen for very different reasons than spouses in love marriages. In some cultures, arranged marriages are based on love and compatibility rather than solely on practical considerations like social status or financial stability.

Question 8

What do American and Indian wives do in order to manage the emotional climate of their marriages, a task that falls largely on the shoulder of women?

Accepted Answer

According to the passage, American women must often initiate conflict-related discussions and resolutions, while Indian women must often suppress their own desires and needs in favor of their husbands. This highlights the different cultural expectations and gender roles placed on women in managing the emotional climate of their marriages.

Question 9

Compare and contrast love marriages and arranged marriages. How are the similar? How are they different? Did this reading change your perspective on arranged marriage? If so, how?

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

What is a major difference between love marriages and arranged marriage?

Accepted Answer

Love marriages are often based on individual preferences such as personal qualities, physical attraction, and emotional connection, whereas arranged marriages focus on familial concerns such as religion, social status, and financial stability. Arranged marriages prioritize the family's needs and expectations, while love marriages prioritize the needs and desires of the individuals involved.

Quiz 12: Arranged Marriages: Whats Love Got to Do With It