Arranged marriages: Whose choice and why? Reflections on the principles underlying spouse selection worldwide*

2021 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 271-287
Author(s):  
Robert Parkin
Keyword(s):  
Arranged Marriages ◽  
Spouse Selection

scholarly journals Partnervalgets grænse: dansk-pakistanske ægteskabsmigranter i Sverige.

2007 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 25-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mikkel Rytter
Keyword(s):  
Everyday Life ◽  
Family Reunification ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Arranged Marriages ◽  
Marriage Patterns ◽  
Life Trajectories ◽  
Transnational Family ◽  
Marriage Migrants ◽  
Spouse Selection ◽  
The One

I 2002 indførte Folketinget en række nye regler vedrørende muligheden for ægtefællesammenføring til Danmark. Siden dengang har mange danske statsborgere fået afslag på ægtefællesammenføring og er i stedet flyttet til Sverige, hvor de kan opnå sammenføring under de gældende regler for EU-borgere. Blandt pakistanske migranter i Danmark har et overvejende flertal i mange år giftet sig med ægtefæller fundet i Pakistan. Gruppen af dansk-pakistanere er således i høj grad berørt af de nye familiesammenføringsregler. Baseret på etnografisk materiale, indsamlet blandt den voksende gruppe ægteskabsmigranter i Sverige, diskuterer denne artikel, hvilke konsekvenser de aktuelle familiesammenføringsregler har fået for herboende pakistaneres ægteskabsmønstre og familieliv. Artiklens første del opridser en modsatrettet værdisætning af partnervalg, som unge dansk-pakistanere stilles overfor henholdsvis deres lokale og transnationale familie på den ene side og den danske nationalstat på den anden. Familien og nationalstaten opstiller to fundamentalt forskellige ægteskabspræferencer og tilbyder følgelig forskellige fremtider. Anden del af artiklen giver eksempler på nogle af de strategier, som ægte-skabsmigranter anvender til at håndtere et familie- og hverdagsliv udstrakt mellem Danmark og Sverige. ENGELSK ABSTRACT: Mikkel Rytter: The Limit of Spouse Selection: Danish-Pakistani Marriage-migrants in Sweden In 2002 the Danish Parliament introduced a new legislation in order to hamper the practice of family reunification from non-European countries. Since then hundreds of people have been denied reunification with their foreign spouses. As a solution Danish citizens move to Sweden where they are entitled to obtain family reunification as members of the European Union. Migrants from Pakistan have been particularly affected by the new law, since the majority used to find their spouses in Pakistan. Based on ethnographic material gathered among marriage-migrants in Sweden, this article discusses the consequences of the recent legislation for marriage patterns and family organisation among Pakistanis in Denmark. The first part outlines two conflicting marriage preferences that young Danish-Pakistanis are confronted with: on the one hand by their local and transnational family and on the other by the nation-state. The clash of marriage preferences constitutes a “vital conjuncture“ that offers the youngsters different life trajectories and horizons for the future. The second part of the article illustrates some of the strategies marriage-migrants use to handle transnational family- and everyday life stretched out between Denmark and Sweden. Key words: Family reunification, marriage-migrants, arranged marriages, transnational everyday life, semi-legality.

scholarly journals THE RELEVANCE OF AL MU'ASHARAH MANUSCRIPT TO THE MILLENNIAL GENERATION OF JAVA, SUNDA, AND MINANG ETHNIC IN SPOUSE SELECTION

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 1136-1157
Author(s):  
Yulfira Riza ◽  
Titin Nurhayati Mamun ◽  
I Syarief Hidayat ◽  
Ikhwan
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Arranged Marriage ◽  
Forced Marriage ◽  
Arranged Marriages ◽  
Difference Of Opinion ◽  
Differences Of Opinion ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Spouse Selection ◽  
Ancient Manuscript

Purpose: This study aims to analyze the perception of the millennials of Javanese, Sundanese, and Minang in choosing a spouse, arranged marriage, and forced marriage based on a West Sumatra’s ancient manuscript, al Mu'āsharah by Sheikh Abdul Laṭīf Shakūr.  Methodology: This research is a quantitative study using a questionnaire as a method and instrument. Based on the variables contained in the manuscript, a closed statement questionnaire was compiled and responded by 111 respondents using purposive sampling. SPSS was used for data analysis and results formulation.  Main Findings: The results show that the female’s millennials still adhere to noble values ​​in determining future husbands such as taqwa and good character, good health, broad-minded, and wise. The difference of opinion between the groups lies in the appearance of the prospective husband and the pleasure in receiving gifts. Meanwhile, the male’s millennials also want a future wife who has good morals, comes from a good family, and has a beautiful face. The differences of opinion of the groups are in the age and status variables of the prospective wife. In terms of arranged marriages and forced marriages, all refused to be married to people they unknown, even though the parents are the ones who forced them. They choose ta’aruf as a method of introducing a spouse before marriage. Implications/Applications: The findings of this research can be helpful for readers in understanding the phenomena of marriages in Islam and characteristics prefer while choosing a spouse. Novelty/Originality of this study: The number of sites and online matchmaking accounts both Muslim and non-Muslim has an influence on Indonesian Muslims who have diverse tribes. Dating selection is not only based on pleasure through the appearance and profile displayed online, but the in-depth search is required. This study has highlighted matchmaking preferences in Javanese culture and also analyzed aspects of Islam based on the work of scholars then compare it with other ethnicities in Indonesia.

Marriage and transnational family life among Somali migrants in Finland

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mulki M Al-Sharmani ◽  
Abdirashid A Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Family Life ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Family Obligations ◽  
Family Ties ◽  
Transnational Family ◽  
Companionate Marriage ◽  
Spouse Selection ◽  
Larger Sample ◽  
Married Male

In this article, we investigate how marriage practices of Somali migrants in Finland are influenced by their transnational kinship. We examine how transnational family ties play a role in migrants’ spouse selection, marriage arrangements, and management of spousal resources. We also identify the factors that enable migrants to successfully navigate marital challenges caused by their transnational kin-based ties. These factors are: companionate marriage relationship based on emotional closeness and flexible spousal roles, compatibility in spousal resources, and the cooperation of couples in navigating transnational family obligations. We show how gender and generation are at play (in complex ways) in the interplay between transnational kinship and marriage. We draw on interview data from 16 married male and female interviewees, taken from a larger sample of 37 informants of different marital statuses. Our analysis is also based on data from focus group discussions

Divorce from Arranged Marriages: An Exploration of Lived Experiences

2016 ◽  
Vol 57 (4) ◽  
pp. 280-297 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicole F. Bromfield ◽  
Sanaa Ashour ◽  
Kennon Rider
Keyword(s):  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Arranged Marriages

MARRIAGE UNDER AGE AND THEIR EFFECT ON THE RATE OF DIVORCE IN ROKAN HILIR DISTRICT

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 289-303
Author(s):  
Mardalena Hanifah
Keyword(s):  
Research Method ◽  
Family Law ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Arranged Marriage ◽  
Arranged Marriages ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Family Based ◽  
The One ◽  
Moral Factor ◽  
Happy Family

Article 1 of Law Number 16 of 2019 concerning Amendments to Law Number 1 of 1974 concerning Marriage, marriage is an outer and inner bond between a man and a woman as husband and wife to form an eternal and happy family based on the One Godhead. One. In general, no one wants their marriage to end in divorce, different environments make the marriage untenable. The problem is the factors that cause underage marriage. The research method is sociological juridical with descriptive research nature. This study deals with family law. Based on the results of the research conducted, the factors causing underage marriage are a moral factor because married by accident, economic factors because their parents had arranged an arranged marriage with the following percentages, 40% experienced underage marriages because they were not mentally and religiously prepared, 30% Divorce occurs because they do not have a permanent job, and another 30% are due to arranged marriages and forced marriages.

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