Matchmaking
Traditional Matchmaking Practices
- Traditional matchmaking is a folk program in Russian museums.
- Matchmakers like the Ashkenazi Jewish shadchan and Hindu astrologers were considered essential advisors.
- In cultures with arranged marriages, astrologers claimed that the stars sanctified matches.
- Tarot divination has also been used by some matchmakers.
Matchmaking through Social Events
- Social dances like contra dance and square dance have been used in matchmaking.
- Matchmakers would attend social events and advise families of potential romances.
- Church gatherings were a common place for marriage-age children to meet.
- Matchmakers acted as chaperones or busybodies serving social purposes.
- Their influence on relationships in non-arranged marriage cultures is difficult to determine.
Matchmaking with the Role of Clergy
- Clergy played a key role in most Western cultures as trusted mediators.
- Matchmaking was a peripheral function of the village priest in Medieval Catholic society.
- Rabbis had a duty of matchmaking in traditional Jewish communities.
- The shidduch system is a Jewish matchmaking practice in Orthodox Jewish communities.
- Clergy continue to play a role in modern matchmaking in certain societies.
Resurgence of Interest in Traditional Matchmaking
- Dissatisfaction with dating apps and reality shows has led to increased interest in traditional matchmaking.
- Television shows like 'Million Dollar Matchmaker' and 'Indian Matchmaking' have contributed to the resurgence.
- The pandemic has made it harder for singles to meet organically, increasing interest in professional matchmakers.
- People who prefer human intelligence and personal touches can choose from a wide range of matchmaking services.
- The role of the professional matchmaker has gained prominence in recent years.
Matchmaking in Asia
- Singapore's Social Development Unit (SDU) offers professional counsel and dating system technology.
- The role of the matchmaker has become institutionalized in Singapore.
- Every citizen in Singapore has access to matchmaking services.
- Iran has 50 dating agencies according to the Ministry of Islamic Culture and Guidance.
- Matchmaking services in Asia have become more accessible and widespread.
Matchmaking Data Sources
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Glossary | https://harryandcojewellery.com.au/blogs/glossary/matchmaking |
Wikipedia | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matchmaking |
Wikidata | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q620113 |
Knowledge Graph | https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/019kbm |