Arranged marriage
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An arranged marriage is one in which parents choose their child's future spouse, as opposed to allowing young people to marry whomever they choose. Arranged marriages are more common in Asia than in America. Supporters of the practice like to contrast its success rate with the 50% American divorce rate.