Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic: In some countries, marriages are arranged by the parents but in other cases, people choose their own marriage partner. Discuss both systems.

The idea that 1parents should arrange their children’s marriagea marriage should be arranged by the parents of the couple, or by other 2members ofmembers-of the family, is quite acceptable 3into some societies, yet completely out of the question for others. It all depends on 4the cultural expectations involvedyour cultural expectations. In so-called 5Westernwestern societies, it is very unusual for marriages to be arranged. Most young people would not welcome the idea that their parents have the right to choose 6a lifelong partner for themtheir partner for life. 7They feel that arranged marriages deny them their fundamental right to choose, even if they make a bad decision. However, 8on closer considerationif we are honest about it, we might acknowledge that some parents 9organise their children's lives so thatorganise their children's lives in such a way that they are likely to meet and marry partners the 10parents approve ofparents approve o£ 11This is somewhat similar toIt could be said that this is, to some extent, similar to an arranged marriage. 12It is generally beneficialIt is always better when families 13support the couple’s relationshipsupport the relationship and welcome 14anythe grandchildren. People for whom arranged marriages are the cultural norm often argue that 15the marriage is more likely to lastthe likelihood of the marriage lasting is greater when it is 16arranged in this mannerset up in this manner. 17Parents can be assured that their children are joining a family of similar standing and cultural background, and this, in the long run, makes for a more stable society if your parents' marriage was arranged, and has worked well, then why should you question the custom? The important thing to ensure is that people are never forced into a marriage which will make them unhappy or lead to an 18unequal relationship in whichunequal relationship where one partner is exploited by the other. 19This applies in all societies and situations.