THE HISTORY OF ARRANGED MARRIAGE

WHERE DID IT ORIGINATE

• It began in the Indian subcontinent
• Arranged marriage has been happening for a long time

HOW HAS IT CHANGED

• Arranged is no longer forced most of the time
• There are also now different variations of arranged marriage
• It also isn't as prominent in many areas anymore

WHY ARRANGED MARRIAGE

• People used to use arranged marriage to untie enemy nations
• Also they were used to make peace between families

WHAT RELIGIONS PRACTICE ARRANGED MARRIAGE

• The Indian subcontinent
• Islam
• Judaism
• Hinduism

ASTROLOGY IN ARRANGED MARRIAGE

• Horoscopes are analyzed to make sure the couple fits together
• This started during the Vedic time period