Ms Sue. you once created this one for me.
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First paragraph:
1. Choose two different groups of people discussed in the book.
2. Find more information about these two groups. You must use the UMUC online library or research at the UMUC library. Do not use other online sources.
Second paragraph:
3. Compare the two groups' beliefs and practices in at least one topic. You can choose any of the topics listed in this paragraph. For instance, kinship means families -- so you could compare what makes up a family in each of these cultures. Is it just mother, father, and children? Does it include aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents, etc.?
Third paragraph
4. Which ideas and practices of your two groups are common to everyone? For instance, all cultures consider a mother and her children a family. Do the cultures you've studied believe a family is much more than that?
If you post the names of the two groups you want to study and the beliefs and practices you're writing about, we'll be glad to help you understand more about your assignment.
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That really helped me :)
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I am writing about their Marital customs. Indian marriages planning, what they do on marriage day, after marriage etc. same with Chinese. Am i going on right path?
Can you help me with marital customs of chinese and indian culture. :) thanks
Yes. You're on the right path. :-) You can follow my above suggestions for your paper about Indian and Chinese marital customs.
These websites have a lot of information for you.
http://www.seasonsindia.com/marriage/marriage_sea.htm
http://www.oldandsold.com/articles25/marriage-customs-1.shtml
http://www.indianslivingabroad.com/matrimonial/marriage-customs.asp
http://www.chcp.org/wedding.html
http://www.echinaromance.com/cncustoms/Marriage.htm
http://chineseculture.about.com/cs/weddingcustoms/
Yes, those websites will provide you with a lot of information about Indian and Chinese marital customs. You can use the UMUC online library as well to find academic sources that may provide more in-depth information about the topic.
To compare the marital customs of Indian and Chinese cultures, you can consider the following aspects:
1. Marriage Planning: Look into the process of arranging marriages in both cultures. What are the roles of the families, matchmakers, and individuals in choosing a spouse? How are potential matches assessed and evaluated?
2. Wedding Rituals: Examine the traditions and rituals performed during the wedding ceremonies in Indian and Chinese cultures. What are the key rituals, such as exchanging vows, presenting gifts, or performing religious ceremonies? How are these rituals influenced by cultural beliefs and practices?
3. Post-Marriage Practices: Explore the customs and traditions followed after marriage in each culture. This can include living arrangements, the role of extended family, expectations of newlyweds, and the significance of marriage in the broader community.
By studying these aspects, you can compare and contrast the similarities and differences between Indian and Chinese marital customs. Remember to cite your sources and provide evidence for your comparisons to support your analysis.