concept   marriage proposal
statement   Marriage proposals in Middle Eastern cultures involve family approval and are often arranged, with the woman's consent not always explicitly sought.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 marriage proposal Middle Eastern countries The man usually proposes to the woman after obtaining approval from her family 1
2 propose to woman Middle Eastern culture In some conservative Middle Eastern societies, the proposal may be arranged by the families and the woman's consent may be assumed rather than explicitly sought. 1
3 propose to woman Middle Eastern cultures Involves the families of the couple, with an arranged marriage being common and the woman's consent may not always be strictly necessary. 1