Three Perspectives

Psychology:

How might arranged marriage affect one’s outlook on marriage as a whole?

This looks at how the person may feel towards marriages as a whole. This includes their thoughts and feeling towards other peoples marriages, as well as their own marriage. Someone who goes through an arranged marriage may have a much different perspective and opinion on the act of marriage compared to someone who did not go through an arranged marriage.

2. How might the individual feel towards their partner?

This looks at the feelings of the individual and their feelings towards their partner. Since the individuals did not get married out of love, how might they truly feel towards their partner; are they happy with their marriage and the person they are married to, or do they feel resentful towards their partner.

3. What are the emotional/ mental side effects of arranged marriage?

This looks at the individual’s feelings and considers any possible mental illness that may develop later on down the road. This includes depression, post traumatic stress disorder, low self-esteem, and anxiety.

4. What is the most common age of people who go through with arranged marriage?

This looks at the individual’s age, therefore this focuses on how ready and capable the individual is at being married. Younger people who go through with arranged marriage may not be emotionally stable enough to go through with such a big commitment.

5. How might someone’s personality change after going through with an arranged marriage?

This looks at how the marriage might affect what people say to others and how they act and feel towards them. Also, it looks at how their behaviour might change in social situations. Acting different towards people might stem from an underlying issue, this could mean that the marriage is changing how they feel about other people, this could include friends, co-workers, family.

Sociology:

How might the friends and families of the individual(s) feel about the arranged marriage?

This focuses on the thoughts and feelings of the people who surround the individual(s) going through with the marriage. Perhaps some specific people in the family were the ones who instigated the marriage (parents in most cases) and maybe some of the friends are more against the marriage because unlike the family, they might have different thoughts on arranged marriage.

What is the likeliness of the marriage being successful (not resulting in divorce)?

This looks at the couple as a whole. Not just the specific individuals. Perhaps looking at the success rate of other arranged marriages within the community or in general, it can be determined whether the marriage is more or less likely to be successful or result in divorce.

How might someones (arranged) marital status affect them when out in public

This looks at how someone might be treated when out in public. When at social events or in social situations, if people are aware that the marriage is arranged, might it cause strangers or people to look at the couple differently. Also, if it is clear that the marriage was arranged due to physical appearance (age, wealth, physical attraction) might the couple get dirty looks or remarks when out in public.

Why might someone go through with an arranged marriage?

This looks at all the people and social influences that may have had an impact on determining the marriage. Specifically, it may focus on the families, and the roles and responsibilities they play in the marriage. Also, depending on the social circumstances, media as well as other