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> I've met some people from India who spent a grand total of 2-3 hours doing what people in the West would call "dating" (spending time together; talking to each other) before deciding to marry them.

I am sure this happens widely and in many cases, the woman's consent isn't even taken, post-wedding is when the first conversation takes place. I agree this is unacceptable but in most metros, with less-conservative households, expectation is that they take their time before having a final say.




How can they have a wedding before a woman gives her consent?


Well there is "consent" in that they choose between getting married and getting disowned by their family, often ending up homeless.


They put her in a dress and tell her she's getting married, and she puts on a brave face and hopes her new husband isn't too violent.


I find the idea of a marriage without consent disgusting and reprehensible beyond words.


Cute.




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