Questions and Answers
What distinguishes civil marriage from religious marriage?
Which type of marriage occurs between individuals from different religions?
What characterizes common-law marriage?
How are polygyny and polyandry different?
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What is a left-handed marriage also known as?
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What is the defining feature of a shotgun marriage?
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What term describes a marriage that is hidden from society?
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In which type of marriage do individuals come from different racial backgrounds?
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What characterizes a love marriage?
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How does a convenience marriage differ from other types of marriage?
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What defines a parenting marriage?
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Which of the following best describes a mixed marriage?
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What is a safety marriage?
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What distinguishes a group marriage from polygamous marriage?
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A zombie marriage refers to which of the following scenarios?
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Which marriage type relies heavily on the families finding suitable matches?
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Study Notes
Types of Marriages
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Civil and Religious Marriage: Combines state recognition (civil) and religious acknowledgment (such as from a church).
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Interfaith Marriage: Union between individuals from different religions; reflects changing societal norms regarding faith.
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Common-Law Marriage: Partners consider themselves married through cohabitation without a formal registry.
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Monogamous Marriage: Most prevalent marriage type globally; involves an exclusive relationship between two people.
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Polygamous Marriage: Less common today; consists of having multiple spouses. Subcategories include:
- Polygyny: A man has multiple wives.
- Polyandry: A woman has multiple husbands.
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Left-Handed Marriage: Also known as morganatic marriage; occurs between partners of unequal social status.
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Secret Marriage: A concealed union; the couple keeps their marriage hidden from family and friends.
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Shotgun Marriage: A marriage prompted by an unexpected pregnancy; often driven by societal pressures.
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Mixed Marriage: Also referred to as interracial marriage; involves partners from different racial backgrounds.
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Same-Sex Marriage: Legal recognition of marriages between individuals of the same sex; growing acceptance in various cultures.
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Love Marriage: Based on romantic love; partners choose to marry following emotional attachment.
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Arranged Marriage: Families select partners for their children, considering factors like race, religion, and social standing.
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Convenience Marriage: Couples enter marriage for practical reasons rather than love; often financially motivated.
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Zombie Marriage: A relationship where the couple appears married in public but lacks intimacy and connection privately.
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Group Marriage: Multiple individuals (both sexes) are united in marital bonds; differs from polygamous arrangements.
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Parenting Marriage: Partners stay together primarily for the sake of their children’s upbringing before potentially separating later.
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Safety Marriage: Established when a tangible benefit or agreement (often material) is associated with the union.
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Explore the diverse forms of marriages in this quiz, which covers 25 different types. Understand the distinctions between civil and religious marriages, interfaith marriages, and more. Each type showcases how relationships can be defined and recognized differently in society.
