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Variations in marriage patterns in central Thailand
A Cherlin1, A Chamratrithirong
1Department of Sociology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland21218.
Demography
|August 1, 1988
Summary
Marriage patterns in Thailand are diverse, with ceremonial and non-ceremonial unions coexisting across different socioeconomic and educational backgrounds. This complexity highlights ongoing changes in marital practices within a developing society.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Anthropology
- Demography
Background:
- Marriage patterns in developing societies are complex and evolving.
- Understanding these changes is crucial for social and economic development analysis.
- Thailand presents a unique case study for examining shifts in marital traditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the diversity and complexity of marriage patterns in central Thailand.
- To identify different forms of marriage and their prevalence across various settings.
- To explore the influence of socioeconomic status and education on marriage choices.
Main Methods:
- Survey data collected from ever-married women aged 15-44 in 1978-1979.
- Inclusion of three distinct settings: a rural village, established urban areas, and a squatter settlement in Bangkok.
- Identification and analysis of three primary marriage entry forms: ceremonial with parental involvement, ceremonial with self-choice, and non-ceremonial unions.
Main Results:
- All three marriage forms were present in each surveyed setting, with varying dominance.
- Higher socioeconomic status correlated with increased likelihood of ceremonial marriage and parental involvement.
- Increased daughter's education was linked to ceremonial marriage but decreased parental involvement in spouse selection.
Conclusions:
- Marriage patterns in Thailand exhibit significant diversity, influenced by socioeconomic and educational factors.
- These diverse patterns are likely to persist despite ongoing societal development.
- The study underscores the multifaceted nature of social change in marital institutions.
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