MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE

Students:
Nguyễn Thị Yến
Nguyễn Thị Thơm
Trần Thị Hiền
CONTENTS:
Introduction
Similarities in marriage and divorce of Vietnam and America
Differences in marriage and divorce of Vietnam and America
Conclusion
Introduction
Marriage and divorce are very important to one’s life, not only to the couple involved but also for both families.
The process of marriage in Vietnam (an Asian country) and America (a Western country) is different from each other. And divorce is, too.

II. Similarities in marriage and divorce of Vietnam and America
The decision to marry is based on a mutual agreement between the man and the woman.
A marriage license before the wedding ceremony is performed.
The husband and wife’s responsibilities after marriage
Adoption
Separation
Either husbands or wives can apply for divorce.
The division of property.
III. Differences in marriage and divorce of Vietnam and America
Vietnamese culture
In the past, marriage in Vietnam were arranged by parents.

American culture
In US, parents do not arrange marriages for their children. Young people are expected  to find a husband or wife on their own; their parents do not usually help them.
Vietnamese culture
A Vietnamese engagement ceremony is an important one before the wedding which involves both families.

American culture
It is not necessary to ask permission of couple`s parent about their engagement ceremony .

Vietnamese culture
For the reason I have said above, so marriage plans are decided by parents of both parties. As a rule of the custom, the marriage of a couple completely depends on the decision of the man`s family.
American culture
In fact, parents are frequently not told of marriage plans until the couple has decided to marry. This means that parents have little control, and generally not much influence , over whom their children  marry.


Vietnamese culture
Vietnamese couple live in harmony together by deeply feeling between husband and wife.
American culture
Happiness is based primarily on companionship. The majority of American women value companionship as the most important part of marriage.
Vietnamese culture
The divorce rate in Vietnam is not high compared to other countries. About 0.4 percent for men and 1.3 per cent for women between the age of 15 and 49. The actual number of divorces has risen significantly.

American culture
The USA has one of the highest divorce rates in the world. A divorce is easy to obtain in most parts of the United States. The divorce rate rapidly in the United States after the 1950s, but it hard leveled off by the 1990s.

Vietnamese culture

Husband and wife are not responsible for any alimony to each other.

The burden of raising a child tends to fall on the shoulders of the mother.

American culture

About 10% of American women support their husbands.

In most cases, the children live with the mother and the father pays child support and has visitation rights.



V. Conclusion:
Influenced by modern life, the wedding celebration in both Viet Nam and American has changed.
The divorce is starting to become a social problem.
It is accepted a part of every person’s right to find happiness in life.