Marriage Customs and Cultural Variations (Leaving Cert Home Economics): Flashcards
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5 main areas marriage customs address
5 main areas marriage customs address
Age, partner choice, # spouses, residence, ceremonies
Legal marriage age in Ireland
Legal marriage age in Ireland
18 years old
Legal marriage age in Sudan
Legal marriage age in Sudan
10 years old
Consanguinity
Consanguinity
Blood relationship restrictions (e.g., brother, son)
Affinity
Affinity
Relationships through marriage (e.g., son's widow)
Caste system in marriage
Caste system in marriage
Selecting spouses from similar social/economic backgrounds
Monogamy
Monogamy
One spouse at a time
Polygamy
Polygamy
More than one spouse at the same time
Polygyny
Polygyny
Man has several wives simultaneously
Polyandry
Polyandry
Woman has several husbands at once
Patrilocal residence
Patrilocal residence
Couples live near husband's family
Matrilocal residence
Matrilocal residence
Couples live near wife's family
Neolocal residence
Neolocal residence
New home separate from both families
Jewish wedding: breaking glass symbolises
Jewish wedding: breaking glass symbolises
Marriage is fragile, needs care & attention
Hindu wedding: 7 circles around fire represent
Hindu wedding: 7 circles around fire represent
Blessings for health, children, wealth, friendship, fortune