marriage where the couple to be married is chosen by others based on considerations besides the pre-existing mutual attraction of the couple
The purpose of an arranged marriage is to form a new family unit by
marriage while respecting the
chastity of all people involved. As suggested by the term, an arranged marriage is typically arranged by someone other than the persons getting married, curtailing or avoiding the process of
courtship. Such marriages are numerous in the
Middle East and parts of
Africa and
Asia. Other groups that practice this custom include the
Unification Movement, royal families and
Hindus.
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