Why Have Some Societies Shunned the Idea of Marrying for Love

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Multiple Choice

Why have some societies shunned the idea of marrying for love?

• A) Love between two people can reduce their loyalty and commitment to the larger family or group that depends on them to work effectively.
• B) Men prefer having the privilege of falling in love with many women without the obligation of marrying them.
• C) Most of the people in these societies are poor; they use marriage to boost their economic situation by finding a mate wealthier than they are.
• D) Marriage occurs years before a person is capable of loving a person outside of

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