Lesson 6: Controversial Marriages Flashcards
1
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types of marriage
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- polyamory/open marriage
- forced marriage
- marriage as convenience
- mail-order brides
2
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wrong reasons to marry
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- baby trapping
- citizenship
- money
- pressure from fam
3
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purpose of polyamory/open marriage
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- make relationship more exciting
- gain fulfillment in areas where partner can’t provide
- hope to solve relationship problems
4
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issues of polyamory/open marriage
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- jealousy
- health (STI/pregnancy)
- confusing for kids
- marriage falls apart if one partner wants monogamy again
5
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purpose of forced marriage
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- preserve culture*
- money
- immigration
- fix westernized/rebellious kids
6
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issues of forced marriage
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- abuse by spouse/in-laws
- mental health = depression
- held as prisoner/servant
- lose out on dreams
7
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purpose of marriage of convenience
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- immigration (come to canada)
- better life for them and family
- money
8
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impacts of marriage of convenience
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- partner can leave/trick other
- sponsoring needs 3 yrs of financial support
- against the law ($100,000 fine)
9
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purpose of mail order brides
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- women: want better life
- men: are lonely and want obedient wife, to be taken care of, and love
10
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which types of marriages are illegal
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- forced marriage
- marriage for convenience
11
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other term for marriage as convenience
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marriage fraud
12
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why do american men want mail-order brides from colombia
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- obedient/submissive/tradwife values
- faithful
- warm
- beautiful
- loyal
13
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why do colombian women want american men (push/pull)
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- push: crime, colo men don’t respect women & unfaithful, dont practice monogamy
- pull: americans attractive, care abt women, are faithful = media influence
14
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how to reduce risk of forced marriage in canada
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- increase education
- improve law
- remove law abt marriage at 16 w/ parental consent
15
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why are forced marriages secretive
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- to honour family
- canada wants good reputation
