obsession or madness. In fact, even In American society, romantic love is considered the main reason for people to marry. On the other hand, in some societies, romantic love is considered a form of
in many societies where "true love" is not considered a form of insanity, arranged marriages are still the norm. For example, in
farm work while
raising new "hands" many cultures it's believed that marriage is basically an economic arrangement. Thus, a farmer needs a wife both to bear children and to share the
as additional farm labor. In other societies, marriage is mainly about cementing connections between families. Indeed, most marriages between
members of European royal or aristocratic lineages were primarily aimed at creating trust, loyalty, and
mutual obligations between privileged and powerful families.
Which phrase signals a contrast between ideals about marriage?
O A. For example
© B. In other societies
• C. On the other hand
O D. Indeed