Barter Marriages: What Kind Of “Arrangement” Is It?
Posted by Phulkari in
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Punjabi on 07 2nd, 2009 |
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“Barter” marriages are not uncommon. My grandfather’s generation did it in Punjab because it was wise to marry two sisters to two brothers; particularly, if the family was large or wealthy. My parents’ generation did it through the “middle-person” during family negotiations in an effort...