Eastern and Western Marriages

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Given the basic differences between the Asian and North American cultures, this paper provides a comparative analysis of the different practices and beliefs in marriage in the American, Malaysian and Japanese contexts. Moreover, the paper also delves into the occurrence of both hybridization and persistent exclusivity of prevalent cultures in these societies (American, Malaysian and Japanese). The paper contends that in effect, marriage rituals are characterized as dynamically developing to include or allow social changes that happen in terms of looking for a potential domestic partner.

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"One important aspect of these numerous distinctions is the differences in marriage rituals among peoples of the Eastern from the Western cultures. Take as an example the differences in the marriage practices between North American and Asian nations: the latter are considered as subsisting to more elaborate and implicitly meaningful ceremonies while cultures in Western societies are often considered as straightforward and practical. Furthermore, religion plays a vital role in strengthening marriage practices among Asian cultures, while it plays minor significance for those who had been assimilated with North American norms on marriage and domestic partnership."

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