Abstract
“What exactly is the arranged marriage?” That is the central question
that this book evolves around. The author argues that the arranged
marriage is often misrepresented in academic literature as it is
generally analyzed through a Eurocentric lens. This is not a neutral
lens. The Eurocentric frame perceives the free-choice marriage
system as the ideal. As a result, the arranged marriage is perceived
to be a lesser marital tradition, a “marriage of shortcomings”, one that
fails to meet the standards of the free-choice marriage system. The
author invites readers to break this frame and to study the arranged
marriage and its dynamics with fresh eyes. Filling an academic gap,
Tahir’s book provides a unique critical examination of the social
principles that lie at the heart of the arranged marriage system, such
as guardianship, hierarchical interdependence, group loyalty,
marriage and risk management, and the role of parental authority in
the promotion of individual marital consent. Knowledge of these
foundational principles will hugely contribute to an unbiased
understanding of the arranged marriage and of the modernization the
arranged marriage is currently undergoing. Breaking Eurocentric
Frames on Arranged Marriage is a necessary and valuable handbook
for understanding the cultural heritage of a marriage system that is
practised by millions around the world.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Place of Publication | The Hague |
| Publisher | Eleven |
| Number of pages | 292 |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 978-90-5189-862-0 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-94-6236-287-1 |
| Publication status | Published - 27 May 2022 |
Keywords
- Arranged Marriage, Eurocentric Frames on, Automomous marriage versus arranged marriage, full and free consent, consent under constraints
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Tahir, N. (2022). Breaking Eurocentric Frames on Arranged Marriage: Uncovering the Dynamics of a Marital Institution. (1 ed.) Eleven.
Tahir, Naema. / Breaking Eurocentric Frames on Arranged Marriage : Uncovering the Dynamics of a Marital Institution. 1 ed. The Hague : Eleven, 2022. 292 p.
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