The Process of Arranged MarriageArabic culture has many unique aspects, just like any other culture in the world. One such aspect is arranged marriages, on which many people have different views. This article will present the different opinions and viewpoints that come to mind when a person hears the phrase arranged marriage. Additionally, it will define the initial process in which the bride and groom first meet, as well as what women typically say during the process of who their future husband is. After that, this article will present the facts of the ceremony and the various traditions involved. The overall learning objective is to gain a deeper understanding of the arranged marriage process. First of all, I thought an official definition was needed so that there was a baseline for the term arranged marriage. The official definition of arranged marriage “marital partners are chosen by parents, community elders, matchmakers or religious leaders with the aim of guiding young people through the process of finding the right person to marry. Arranged marriages around the world encompass a wide variety of procedures, cultural customs, length of courtship, as well as practical and spiritual reasons for bringing partners together. Typically, such a match is based on considerations other than pre-existing mutual attraction. (New World Encyclopedia). This definition provides a definitive baseline for the term arranged marriage, which can then be applied later as the focus of this research paper. On the University of Toledo's main campus, various students were asked what words or thoughts came to mind when they heard the phrase arranged marriage. Twenty-four different students, varying in ethnicity, age and gender, were approached...... middle of paper ...... chaperone will be. Arab culture does not believe in forced marriages, but does believe in helping their family members get the best possible opportunity for them. Works Cited “Arranged Marriage”. Encyclopedia of the New World. Nd Print. “Marriage in Arab culture”. Arabic language blog. Np, February 20, 2012. Web. April 23, 2014. “Marriage in Arab culture.” Muslim Academy. Np, March 3, 2012. Web.Strier, Roni and Ilham Zidan. “Arranged marriages: an oppressed emancipation?.” International Women's Studies Forum 40. (2013): 203-211. Academic research completed. Internet. April 28, 2014Words that come to mind with the phrase “Arranged Marriage” August 24, 2014. Raw data. University of Toledo, Toledo.Zuberi, Hena. “Arranged marriage is not forced marriage.” MuslimMattersorg. Np, December 22, 2011. Web. April 24. 2014.