Does urbanization change how families search for marriage partners?
Urbanization can widen contact through universities, workplaces, professional networks and digital platforms while families continue to screen and negotiate proposals.…
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How does migration from villages to cities affect traditional marriage networks?
Rural-to-urban migration can add workplaces, educational institutions and city-based intermediaries to the search while preserving links to kin and the home village.…
Does cousin marriage prevalence differ between provinces of Pakistan?
Yes. Table 4.5 of the 2017–18 Pakistan DHS reports meaningful differences by province and region in whether women were married to paternal first cousins, maternal first…
Does cousin marriage differ between urban and rural Pakistan?
The 2017–18 Pakistan DHS recorded first-cousin marriage more often among rural than urban women. About 30.5% of rural women were married to a paternal first cousin and 21.8%…
How do wedding customs differ between urban and rural Pakistan?
Urban weddings may have easier access to banquet halls, professional vendors, digital invitations and tightly scheduled events, while rural celebrations may use homes,…