Love Vs Arranged Marriages

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Hey let us start a discussion where we will discuss marriages both love and arranged. Let us all give our opinions and contribute anything which we think will enrich this discussion. Recently I read a discussion started by Prerana saying which of the two love or arrange marriages lasts longer. So taking prerana(inspiration) from Prerana I got an idea to start a thread where we will discuss both these cases. So lets get going. To set the ball rolling My first contribution is for Love and Arranged marriages in the indian context. The usual opinion is that arranged marriages happen only in our country but this was not true, arranged marriages were happening even in Victorian Europe. With the industrial revolution and the end of the two world wars people's attitudes and perceptions started changing as women started to join the workforce and they started to demand for their rights. In England for example most of the kings and queens had arranged marriages up until King George V the present Queen Elizabeth's father broke tradition by marrying a commoner. Yes I agree India has always had a long tradition of arranged marriages. With the advent of the British, and the subsequent introduction of British education system more Indians got educated. These educated Indians in turn started to send their children to school and tried to educate their wives at home. The cause of women's education and rights were also very much espoused by our social reformers. In spite of this the institution of arranged marriage persisted. Education and exposure to the media, started to make people to think and realize they need not be bound by tradition and they can choose their own marital partners without having to rely on parents, matchmakers, relatives or having to consult astrologers. This gave rise to love marriages. Currently in our country we have arranged as well as love marriages taking place.