concept   marriage
culture   Middle Eastern
statement   In Middle Eastern culture, marriages are typically arranged by families for strategic purposes, sometimes involving polygamy.
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1 get married Middle East Often arranged by families, with the focus on the union of families rather than just the individuals, and the ceremony can be elaborate and traditional 1
2 get married Middle Eastern countries Getting married may involve more traditional customs and ceremonies, often arranged or heavily influenced by the families of the couple. 1
3 getting married Middle Eastern countries Getting married may involve a lavish celebration with extensive pre-marriage negotiations and involvement of extended family. 1
4 marriage Middle East Often arranged by families with importance on cultural and familial ties 1
5 marriage Middle East Often arranged by families, with emphasis on family alliances and social status. 1
6 marriage Middle East Marriages are often arranged by families 1
7 marriage Middle East Often arranged for strategic alliances or economic reasons 1
8 marriage Middle Eastern Viewed as a legal union and symbol of love and commitment 1
9 marriage Middle Eastern countries Marriage is commonly arranged by the families of the individuals, with a strong emphasis on familial and social connections. 1
10 marriage Middle Eastern countries Polygamous marriage is accepted in some cultures 1
11 marriage Middle Eastern countries Often arranged by families and considered a union of families 1
12 marriage Middle Eastern countries Often involves a strong influence from families and may be arranged 1
13 marriage Middle Eastern countries Often arranged by families and considered a union between families as well as individuals. 1
14 marriage Middle Eastern culture Involves the union of families rather than just individuals 1
15 marriage Middle Eastern culture Generally, monogamous marriages are the norm 1
16 marriage Middle Eastern cultures Polygamous marriages are accepted, divorce is rare and stigmatized 1
17 marriage Middle Eastern cultures Polygamy is legally permitted in some countries 1
18 marriage Middle Eastern cultures Polygamous marriage is accepted in some societies 1
19 marriage as a life goal Middle Eastern countries Viewed as a fundamental societal expectation and a primary ambition for both men and women 1
20 marriage license Middle East Marriage often arranged by families, less emphasis on formal legal documentation 1
21 marriage license Middle Eastern countries Marriage is often arranged by families and formal documentation may not be as prominent 1
22 stopping being married to Middle Eastern countries Divorce is less common and may carry social stigma, particularly for women. 1