Marriage Customs and Cultural Variations (Leaving Cert Home Economics): Quizzes
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How many main areas do most cultures establish rules around for marriage?
How many main areas do most cultures establish rules around for marriage?
Five main areas
What is the legal marriage age in Ireland?
What is the legal marriage age in Ireland?
18 years old
In Sudan, what can the legal marriage age be as young as?
In Sudan, what can the legal marriage age be as young as?
10 years old
What does consanguinity refer to in marriage restrictions?
What does consanguinity refer to in marriage restrictions?
Blood relationships
What does affinity describe in terms of marriage rules?
What does affinity describe in terms of marriage rules?
Relationships through marriage
What is the caste system approach to marriage in India?
What is the caste system approach to marriage in India?
Selecting spouses from similar backgrounds
What does monogamy permit?
What does monogamy permit?
Only one spouse at a time
What is polygyny?
What is polygyny?
A man with several wives
Which form of polygamy is much rarer and practised for economic reasons?
Which form of polygamy is much rarer and practised for economic reasons?
Polyandry
What does patrilocal residence mean?
What does patrilocal residence mean?
Living near husband's family
What residence pattern has become the norm in Western societies?
What residence pattern has become the norm in Western societies?
Neolocal residence
What does the groom breaking glass symbolise in Jewish weddings?
What does the groom breaking glass symbolise in Jewish weddings?
Marriage is fragile and needs care
What do couples do in Hindu weddings to receive blessings?
What do couples do in Hindu weddings to receive blessings?
Walk around sacred fire seven times