The Relevance Of Romantic And Pragmatic Marriages In The Society

Students Name Course Instructor Date Culture and Diversity in Marriage There are many definitions and forms of marriage depending on the culture and people involved. Some cultures approve of multiple marriage partners while others have no age barriers. The research below will analyze various articles that have been published on the cultural orientation of divorce in marriages in the context of the European culture. Cox, Jeffrey N. "Diverse, Sheer Opposite, Antipodes”: Diversity, Opposition, and Community in Romantic Culture." European Romantic Review 20.2 (2009): 139-158. Retrieved on 25th March 2018 from /doi/abs/10.1080/10509580902840426 In this article, the author notes the relevance of romantic and pragmatic marriages in the society. He defines romantic marriage as one involving two more people who become friends and physically attracted to each other (Cox, 139). The two choose to marry from their own free will and choice. Pragmatic marriages on the other hand are made possible by formal procedures of family and group politics. The article further identifies it as a form of arranged marriage. The article is useful as it shows the difference between a union that supports a person’s human right of freedom and one that doesn’t. Efemini, Esther. "Till Death Do Us Part: Forced Marriages In The UK." Criminal Justice Matters 79.1 (2010): 14-15. Accessed 25th March 2018 from /publications/cjm/article/til-death-do-us-part-forced-marriages-uk The article notes the idea of marriage as perceived by the western world. It shares that most “Western” countries advocate for romantic marriages which involve individual choices by the couples. The West considers all other forms of marriage as legal. Furthermore, the article mentions that in the West most marriages are legally bound with legal certificates issued. The idea is to make divorcing difficult due to the efforts required to end a marriage legally. In this article, the significance of romantic marriages that support individual freedom is emphasized. In addition, it highlights the importance of binding the unions legally. Delia Furtado. Does Culture Affect Divorce Decisions? Evidence from European Immigrants in the US. IZA Discussion Paper No. 5960, September 2011. Retrieved on ...