{"id":18413,"date":"2023-10-03T17:48:42","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T12:18:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/?p=18413"},"modified":"2023-10-27T11:18:57","modified_gmt":"2023-10-27T05:48:57","slug":"cousin-marriages-sociology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/cousin-marriages-sociology\/","title":{"rendered":"Diversity In Marriage And Kinship | Cousin Marriages Sociology: A Cultural Tapestry in India | Sociology Optional for UPSC Civil Services Examination | Triumph IAS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/rk58J2Lc3xAHJn9Y8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18462\" src=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/s-o-7-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Cousin Marriages Sociology: A Cultural Tapestry in India, Best Sociology Optional Coaching, Sociology Optional Syllabus.\" width=\"944\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/s-o-7-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/s-o-7-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/s-o-7-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/s-o-7-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/s-o-7.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 944px) 100vw, 944px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/sociology-paper-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18463\" src=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sts-6-300x197.jpg\" alt=\"Cousin Marriages Sociology: A Cultural Tapestry in India, Best Sociology Optional Coaching, Sociology Optional Syllabus.\" width=\"935\" height=\"614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sts-6-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sts-6-1024x671.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sts-6-150x98.jpg 150w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sts-6-768x503.jpg 768w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sts-6-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sts-6.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 935px) 100vw, 935px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diversity_in_Marriage_and_Kinship_Cousin_Marriages_Sociology\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Diversity in Marriage and Kinship<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 28px;\">Cousin Marriages Sociology<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong><em>(Relevant for Sociology Optional for Civil Services Examination)<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Paper 1: Unit-9 Systems of Kinship<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Paper 2: Social Structure; Systems of <\/b><b>Kinship<\/b><b> in India<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >What's Inside this Blog!<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default 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Hindu Marriage:\">Features of Hindu Marriage:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/cousin-marriages-sociology\/#Differences_Between_North_Indian_and_South_Indian_Marriages_Based_on_Consanguinity\" title=\"Differences Between North Indian and South Indian Marriages Based on Consanguinity:\">Differences Between North Indian and South Indian Marriages Based on Consanguinity:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/cousin-marriages-sociology\/#Health_Risks_of_Cousin_Marriage\" title=\"Health Risks of Cousin Marriage:\">Health Risks of Cousin Marriage:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/cousin-marriages-sociology\/#German_Royal_Family_and_Health_Issues\" title=\"German Royal Family and 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src=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1-4-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Cousin Marriages Sociology: A Cultural Tapestry in India, Best Sociology Optional Coaching, Sociology Optional Syllabus.\" width=\"911\" height=\"513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1-4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1-4-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1-4-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1-4-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1-4-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1-4.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 911px) 100vw, 911px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cousin_Marriages_Sociology\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Cousin Marriages Sociology<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Marriage in India is a tapestry woven from the rich threads of diversity<strong>. It encompasses a multitude of traditions, languages, religions, and ethnicities.<\/strong> This diversity reflects the country&#8217;s long history and the harmonious coexistence of various cultural, social, and religious practices. <strong>From the snowy Himalayan north to the tropical south, and from the arid west to the fertile east, India&#8217;s diverse landscapes are mirrored in its people&#8217;s unique wedding customs. <\/strong>Indian weddings are a vibrant celebration of this diversity, with each region, community, and religion adding its own unique colors and flavors to the matrimonial tapestry. <strong>The rituals, ceremonies, and attire vary widely, making every Indian wedding a reflection of the couple&#8217;s heritage and beliefs.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18428 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ANI-20230211065922-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Diversity in Marriages: A Cultural Tapestry in India, Best Sociology Optional Coaching, Sociology Optional Syllabus.\" width=\"387\" height=\"290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ANI-20230211065922-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ANI-20230211065922-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ANI-20230211065922.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 387px) 100vw, 387px\" \/><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Features_of_Hindu_Marriage\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: #800000;\"><strong>Features of Hindu Marriage:<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Sacrosanct Union:<\/strong> Hindu marriage is considered a sacred and lifelong union between a man and a woman. It is <strong>a sacrament (sanskara) with deep spiritual and religious significance.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Meaning and Purpose:<\/strong> The primary purpose of Hindu marriage is to fulfil <strong>dharma (duty), kama (desire\/love), and praja (progeny<\/strong>). It is seen as a means to <strong>fulfill one&#8217;s responsibilities, experience love and companionship<\/strong>, and ensure the continuity of the family line. During the wedding ceremony, the couple <strong>takes seven symbolic vows (Saptapadi) while walking around the sacred fire<\/strong>. These vows represent various aspects of married life, including love, respect, and shared responsibilities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Endogamy:<\/strong> Endogamy is a common feature of Hindu marriage, where individuals are <strong>encouraged to marry within their own caste or sub-caste<\/strong>. This practice helps preserve cultural and social traditions within specific communities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Consanguinity: <\/strong>Hindu marriage customs often include rules against marrying close blood relatives<strong>.<\/strong> The concept of <strong>gotra (ancestral lineage) is used to determine consanguinity<\/strong>, and individuals from the same gotra are considered close relatives and prohibited from marrying. <strong>However in South India cousin marriage is allowed.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Dowry:<\/strong> The practice of dowry, where the bride&#8217;s family provides gifts, money, or property to the groom&#8217;s family, <strong>has been prevalent in Hindu marriages<\/strong>. Despite legal restrictions, dowry demands and disputes continue in some regions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18417 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/22-300x229.png\" alt=\"Diversity in Marriages: A Cultural Tapestry in India, Best Sociology Optional Coaching, Sociology Optional Syllabus.\" width=\"474\" height=\"362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/22-300x229.png 300w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/22-150x114.png 150w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/22.png 587w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Differences_Between_North_Indian_and_South_Indian_Marriages_Based_on_Consanguinity\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: #800000;\"><strong>Differences Between North Indian and South Indian Marriages Based on Consanguinity:<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: #993300;\"><strong>North Indian Marriages:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">In North India, especially among communities in states like Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana, <strong>there is a strong preference for endogamous marriages, with individuals marrying within their caste or social group.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Cousin marriages<\/strong>, particularly those involving first cousins, are less common in North India due to the emphasis on caste endogamy. Marrying within the same gotra is often prohibited.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: #993300;\"><strong>South Indian Marriages:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">In South India, cousin marriages, including marriages <strong>between maternal cross-cousins (the children of a mother&#8217;s brother) and sometimes even paternal cross-cousins (the children of a father&#8217;s sister), are more prevalent.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong><em>Reasons for Cousin Marriage in South India:<\/em><\/strong><\/span>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Preservation of Family Traditions:<\/strong> South Indian communities often place a strong emphasis on preserving their cultural and social traditions. Marrying within the family or community is seen as a way to maintain these traditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Social Cohesion:<\/strong> Cousin marriages can enhance social cohesion within communities by reinforcing family bonds and solidarity. They preserve the practices of <strong>Hamula<\/strong><strong> which <\/strong><strong>refers to a kinship-based subunit within a caste or community, fostering social cohesion, preserving traditions<\/strong>, <strong>and often practicing endogamy in marriage within the group.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Astrological Compatibility:<\/strong> Some South Indian families believe that <strong>cousin marriages are astrologically compatible<\/strong>, leading to a harmonious married life.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Economic Considerations: <\/strong>Marrying within the family or community <strong>may simplify economic transactions such as the exchange of dowry or gifts<\/strong>, as both families are familiar with each other&#8217;s social and economic status. The ritual of <strong>Marumakkatha. &#8220;<\/strong>Marumakkatha&#8221; refers to a kinship system <strong>where lineage and inheritance are traced through the female line or mother&#8217;s side of the family. It signifies matrilineal descent and inheritance.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Women safety:<\/strong> there are assumptions that if girls are married in same family among cousins or uncles then women usually remain safe.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Health_Risks_of_Cousin_Marriage\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: #800000;\"><strong>Health Risks of Cousin Marriage:<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18420 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/file-02-cousin-marrige-300x181.jpg\" alt=\"Diversity in Marriages: A Cultural Tapestry in India, Best Sociology Optional Coaching, Sociology Optional Syllabus.\" width=\"496\" height=\"299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/file-02-cousin-marrige-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/file-02-cousin-marrige-150x91.jpg 150w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/file-02-cousin-marrige.jpg 580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 496px) 100vw, 496px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Genetic Disorders:<\/strong> Cousin marriages, especially between close relatives, can increase the risk of genetic disorders in offspring. When both parents carry the same recessive genetic mutations, there is a higher likelihood of these conditions being expressed in their children.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Recessive Traits:<\/strong> Close relatives are more likely to share common recessive genes. If both parents carry a recessive gene for a particular genetic disorder, their child may inherit two copies of the mutated gene, leading to the disorder.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Higher Prevalence:<\/strong> Populations with a tradition of cousin marriages may have a higher prevalence of certain genetic disorders, such as autosomal recessive conditions, which can be more common in such communities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"German_Royal_Family_and_Health_Issues\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: #800000;\"><strong>German Royal Family and Health Issues:<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>The House of Habsburg:<\/strong> The Habsburg dynasty, which ruled over the Holy Roman Empire and various European countries for centuries, practiced frequent intermarriage among close relatives to maintain power and alliances.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Habsburg Jaw:<\/strong> This practice of cousin marriages led to a well-known example of genetic issues within the family, often referred to as the &#8220;Habsburg Jaw&#8221; or &#8220;Habsburg Lip.&#8221; This distinctive jaw deformity was a result of generations of inbreeding.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Health Consequences:<\/strong> In addition to the jaw deformity, the Habsburgs suffered from a range of health problems, including fertility issues, physical and intellectual disabilities, and higher infant mortality rates due to the genetic consequences of intermarriage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>End of the Dynasty:<\/strong> The Habsburg dynasty eventually ended due to a lack of male heirs, in part because of the genetic problems associated with intermarriage. Charles II of Spain, the last Habsburg king, is a notable example of the family&#8217;s health issues.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18424 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Muslim-Marriage-Act-300x218.jpg\" alt=\"Diversity in Marriages: A Cultural Tapestry in India, Best Sociology Optional Coaching, Sociology Optional Syllabus.\" width=\"460\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Muslim-Marriage-Act-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Muslim-Marriage-Act-150x109.jpg 150w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Muslim-Marriage-Act-768x558.jpg 768w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Muslim-Marriage-Act.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rules_of_marriage_among_Muslims\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: #800000;\"><strong>Rules of marriage among Muslims <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong><em>Civil Contract : <\/em><\/strong>It is said that marriage among <strong><em>Muslims is more of a contract rather than a sacrament like Hindus.<\/em><\/strong> Muslim marriage, called <strong>nikah, is considered to be a civil contract<\/strong>. <strong>C. Sarkar<\/strong> also maintains that marriage among <strong>Muslims is a civil contract.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Its important objectives are <strong>control over sex, procreation of children and perpetuation of family, upbringing of children, and ordering of domestic life<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Religious Duty<\/strong>: It is <strong>devotion and an act of ibadat<\/strong>. <strong>Jany<\/strong> is, therefore, more correct in <strong>maintaining that nikah, though essentially a contract, is also a devotional act.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong><em>Endogamous Group:<\/em><\/strong> Muslim society is <strong><em>stratified among different groups<\/em><\/strong>e., <strong><em>Shias and Sunnis, Ashraf, Azlaf<\/em><\/strong> etc. All these groups <strong>are endogamous and inter-marriages among them are condemned and discouraged.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: #993300;\"><strong>Features of Muslim marriage<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong><em>Proposal and its acceptance:<\/em><\/strong> The proposal is made by the bridegroom to the bride just before the wedding ceremony in the presence of <strong><em>two witnesses and a<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>Maulvi (priest).<\/em><\/strong> For recognizing marriage as <strong><em>sahi (regular),<\/em><\/strong> it is necessary that both the proposal and its acceptance must be at the same meeting. Not doing so makes marriage \u2018<strong><em>fasid\u2019 (irregular)<\/em><\/strong> but <strong><em>not batil (invalid<\/em><\/strong>).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Doctrine of equality:<\/strong> <strong>It <\/strong>is a belief in Muslim society that a man should marry a woman of equal rank, for example, a high ranked marry a high-rank woman. There are several conditions of equality under different sects and schools of <strong><em>Muslim law<\/em><\/strong><strong><em> marriage with a person of low status is looked down upon.<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>Similarly, runaway marriages (called kifa) are also not recognized.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong><em>Preference system:<\/em><\/strong> The preferential system refers to giving preference first to <strong><em>parallel (chachera and mausera cousin and then to cross-cousin (only mamera but not phuphera).<\/em><\/strong> But these days, cousin marriages are discouraged.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Mahar (dower)<\/strong>: <strong>it is a custom in marriage refers to money which a wife is entitled to get from her husband in consideration of marriage<\/strong>. Mahar can be specified (fixed) or proper (consider reasonable). It can also be prompt (payable on husband\u2019s death or divorce) or deferred. <strong>At one time, the Muslims had a practice of muta (temporary) marriage but that practice has been abolished now.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong><em>Rules of<\/em><\/strong> Divorce<strong><em> (talaq):<\/em><\/strong> In Muslim society divorce can be given <strong><em>with or without the intervention of the court.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong><em>A woman can divorce her husband only through the court but a man can divorce his wife without approaching the court and by making a single pronouncement during one tuhr<\/em><\/strong> (one menstruation period) i.e<strong><em>., one month called Talaqu-e-Ahasan<\/em><\/strong> or three pronouncements in three tuhrs <strong><em>(called Talaq-e-Hasan)<\/em><\/strong> or <strong><em>three pronouncements in a single tuhr (called Talaq-e-Ul bidat).<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">In addition to these three types of divorce, there are three other kinds of divorce too<strong><em>: illa, zihar, and lian.<\/em><\/strong><\/span>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">In <strong><em>illa,<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>the husband swears by Allah (God) to abstain from sexual relations with his wife for a period of four or more months or for a specified period<\/em><\/strong>. After making illa, if he really abstains from sexual inter course, the marriage is considered to be dissolved.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong><em>In zihar<\/em><\/strong>, the husband declares in the presence of two witnesses that his wife is like a mother to him. <strong><em>Zihar does not dissolve the marriage but it provides a ground to the wife to sue her husband for divorce<\/em><\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong><em>In lian<\/em><\/strong>, the husband accuses his wife of adultery. This provides ground to wife to approach the court for divorce. <strong><em>Divorce given by mutual consent of husband and wife is called khula (initiated at the instance of the wife) or mubarat (initiative coming from wife or husband).<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">After divorce, <strong><em>the wife is not entitled to get maintenance allowance from her husband<\/em><\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: #993300;\"><strong>Marriage among Christians<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Endogamous marriage:<\/strong> As among Hindus and Muslims, we find stratification among Christians too. The two groups in which Christians are divided are: <strong>Protestants and Catholics<\/strong>. <strong>The latter are further subdivided as Latin and Syrian Christians.<\/strong> All these <strong>groups and sub-groups are endogamous.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Religious aspect: <\/strong>Religion also has great significance in Christian marriage. <strong><em>Christians believe that marriage takes place because of the will of God, and after marriage man and woman submerge themselves in each other.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Objective of marriage:<\/strong> The three objects <strong><em>of Christian marriage are believed to be procreation, escape from fornication<\/em><\/strong> (sex relations without marriage), and <strong><em>mutual help and comfort.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Selection of partner: <\/strong>The marriage partners are <strong>selected either by parents, or by children, or jointly by parents and children<\/strong>. However, in 9 out of 10 cases, selection is made and marriage is settled by parents. <strong>While selecting partners, the focus is on avoiding blood relations, and giving importance to social status of family<\/strong>, <strong>character, education, physical fitness, etc<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Restrictions on consanguinity and affinity<\/strong> : Christians have <strong>no practice of \u2018preferred persons\u2019<\/strong> like the Muslims<strong>. They have restrictions on consanguinity and affinity<\/strong>. \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Polygyny and Polyandry:<\/strong> Christians <strong>do not permit<\/strong> polygyny and polyandry. <strong><em>Christians practice divorce too,<\/em><\/strong> though the church does not appreciate it. <strong><em>The Indian Divorce Act, 1869<\/em><\/strong> refers to the conditions under which divorce may be obtained. The Act covers <strong><em>dissolution of marriage, declaring marriage null and void, decree of judicial separation and restitution of conjugal rights.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Dowry: <\/strong>There is no practice of dowry or dower among Christians. <strong><em>Remarriage of widows is not only accepted but also encouraged. Thus, Christian marriage is not a sacrament like Hindu marriage but is a contract between a man and a woman life<\/em><\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Frequently Asked Questions:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Question: What are the key features of Hindu marriage, and what is the significance of the Saptapadi ritual?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Hindu marriage is a sacred union with the primary purpose of fulfilling dharma, kama, and praja. The Saptapadi ritual involves the couple taking seven vows representing various aspects of married life.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Question: How do North Indian and South Indian marriages differ in terms of consanguinity?<\/strong><strong>Answer:<\/strong> North Indian marriages typically emphasize endogamous marriages and discourage cousin marriages, while South Indian marriages, particularly in certain communities, are more open to cousin marriages for reasons such as preserving traditions and social cohesion.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Question: What are some health risks associated with cousin marriages, and why are these risks higher in populations with a tradition of cousin marriages?<\/strong><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Cousin marriages can increase the risk of genetic disorders due to the sharing of common recessive genes. These risks are higher in populations with a tradition of cousin marriages because of the increased likelihood of both parents carrying the same recessive genetic mutations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Question: Describe the significance of Christian marriage and its objectives. How does it differ from Hindu and Muslim marriages?<\/strong><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Christian marriage is seen as a contract with objectives such as procreation, escape from fornication, and mutual help and comfort. Unlike Hindu and Muslim marriages, Christian marriages do not practice dowry or dower, and divorce is permitted.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Question: How do Christians select marriage partners, and what are the restrictions on consanguinity and affinity in Christian marriages?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Marriage partners among Christians are often selected by parents or jointly by parents and children. Restrictions in Christian marriages focus on avoiding blood relations and considering social status, character, education, and physical fitness.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><i><b style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Reference: <\/b><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>Static<\/b><\/span><b style=\"color: #ff0000;\"> Portion<\/b><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_Blogs_%E2%80%A6\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Related Blogs &#8230;<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/same-sex-marriage-in-india-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone 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