Arranged marriages are made by distinct racial groups to ensure the purity of their line.
Why aren't the condemned as a neo-nazi behaviour?
2007-10-15 22:12:05 · 15 answers · asked by P P 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Interesting point. I had never thought of it as racist, and as some others commented that may be a little strong.
But arranged marriages concern me on two scores.
Human rights: forced marriage, freedom of choice, etc. These marriages often occur in communities where women have no equality and suffer abuse. (I do not intend to denounce whole communities in a stroke here; but we need to speak up for individuals whose human rights are denied.)
The human gene pool: Arranged marriages in some cultures often involve cousins being matched to stay within 'the group'. Scientifically, this is unwise as to keep the gene pool healthy we human beings need to 'mix'. And again, I intend no racism as I firmly believe in one race - the human race.
So, arranged marriages should be avoided, but not condemned in the terms you suggested!
2007-10-15 22:33:54 · answer #1 · answered by dlm 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
FORCED arranged marriages should be made illegal, but otherwise whats the problem? People in arranged marriages tend to have a lower divorce rate than those in 'Love' marriages. Maybe because the qualities a person has are considered more and they are not swept away in a wave of passion.
I would trust my mum to find me a husband, if I hadn't already found one that is.
2007-10-15 22:21:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
no i do not beleive it is racist (thinking it is may be tho) - it is a custom of the chosen religion - if it could be classed as anything i would say it was against human rights - but only if one of the parties did not want to enter into the marriage. However, i would point out that the majority of arranged marriages are mutually agreed - noone's rights are being violated
2007-10-15 22:18:38 · answer #3 · answered by Harry C 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are definitely wrong about arranged marriages. It is not racist as it is not a defamation of one race, religion or culture against another. Arranged marriages are within the same religion or culture. Most arranged marriages are set up between the parents of both children, sometimes as early as very young children. In some cases dowries are involved.
2007-10-15 22:16:20 · answer #4 · answered by r_a_i_n_m_a_n_5_9 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
That's so simple. It depends on the culture you grew up to further more your parents. Second you can always disobey them on your own will unless you consider developing your feelings to the other person. Besides it's not a government law, it's a tradition made by the ancestors of your/their ancestors. There's nothing to be made illegal about. It's a custom you may or may not follow. Everyone has their choice.
2007-10-15 22:18:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-21 06:11:06 · answer #6 · answered by Erika 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no how is arrange marriages racist??? what the heck??? sure they're not always the right thing to do but it's done by parents who either wants their kids to have a good life, financial gains, to help each other out...etc but never for for a racist thing...that's mess up!
2007-10-16 21:41:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
In a good chunk of the world you can marry anyone you want, in the rest of the world it's custom, in the end hopefully you marry who you love hopefully.
Racist is a lil bit strong for that.
2007-10-15 22:17:53 · answer #8 · answered by EddieX 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No to make it illegal is racist but forced marriage now that's different and i believe is illegal.
2007-10-15 22:24:58 · answer #9 · answered by jack lewis 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's not racist they are just choosing a mate for their child someone of their own background and culture there's nothing wrong with that.
2007-10-15 22:16:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋