Essays on Marriage Page 12

In Nigeria, there are two main types of marriage: monogamy and polygyny. Monogamy refers to a union between one man and one woman, while polygyny is a union between one man and multiple wives. Traditional marriages in many Nigerian cultural groups are typically arranged between families rather than individuals, making it the responsibility of both…

The Iroquois Indians are very interesting people to learn about. Their kinship is what helps makes their culture to survive over the years. The Iroquois are consider a food-producing culture. The family would each have a part of the “system” to help maintain the house, crops, family and etc. For example in upstate New York…

She as been married to Richard for nine years, and regularly attends a Christian-based community church. Richard is a 30 year-old African American male who presents with a casual appearance. He is a high school graduate who has been in the work force for 10 years as a cable television installer. Richard comes from a…

INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The objective of this project is to examine the issue of early marriage in Nigerian society, specifically in the town of Akatta. Marital unions play a significant role across different cultures and involve the selection of life partners. As an enduring institution, marriage regulates the reproductive behaviors of both males…

Although I write a column entitled”The Viking Answer Lady” for my local SAC newsletter, hadn’t a clue as to the answer. When I turned to the sagas, they didn’t tell me, either. Thus began the start of a massive research project that has produced the work you are about to read. The study is still…

Introduction and Statement of Problem Increasingly over the past 40 years, cohabitation prior to marriage has gained popularity as a lengthened transition phase between casual dating, a formal engagement and ultimately, marriage. “Over the past few decades, unmarried, heterosexual cohabitation has transformed family patterns in the United States, Canada, and other industrialized nations.” (Crouter, 2002,…

Introduction A conjugal visit is a programmed extended visit given to prison inmates to spend several hours in private usually with a legal spouse. The parties may engage in sexual intercourse. In United States, one has to meet certain requirements to qualify for this privilege, for example, no violation of the rules in the last…

This is an article talking about an arranged marriage. The main key points of this article are a fact about arranged marriage. The spectators of this article are speaking to a British society because the writer intended to present them the real meaning about the arranged marriages and how it works. Also, it gives clear…

Honduras is a country formed by different types of cultures, both indigenous and city cultures. Even though this is the case, this small Central American country is affected by the same social problems as a whole. In order to understand Honduras’ present, it is important to know some history of the country that have influenced…

    The values regarding marriage are changing at a rapid pace. While premarital cohabitation was an absolute taboo several years ago, many people are now accepting and entering into premarital cohabitation as a normal arrangement between couples. Many believe this to be a good preparation for couples, thus allowing them to test the waters…