Which of the Following BEST Describes Marriages That Are Arranged

question 103

Multiple Choice

Which of the following BEST describes marriages that are arranged by relatives and those decided upon by the couple themselves?

• A) They cannot be compared because they occur in different cultural traditions.
• B) They are similar in that the couples always have the final choice whether the marriage will occur.
• C) They differ in whether the couple lives with relatives or in their own home.
• D) They are both closely tied to the values and traditions of the cultures that support them.

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