MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE

Students: Nguyễn Thị Yến Nguyễn Thị Thơm Trần Thị Hiền CONTENTS: I. Introduction II. Similarities in marriage and divorce of Vietnam and America III. Differences in marriage and divorce of Vietnam and America IV. Conclusion I. 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. [...]...  Husband and wife are not responsible for any alimony to each other  About 10% of American women support their husbands  The burden of raising a child tends to fall on the shoulders of the mother  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... 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 . Similarities in marriage and divorce of Vietnam and America III. Differences in marriage and divorce of Vietnam and America IV. Conclusion I. Introduction • Marriage. 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