About the Book: Inter-Religion Marriages in Indian Society: Issues and
Challenges
In a culture where large numbers of people continue to live in joint families,
marriage is not just a bond between husband and wife. These kinship ties in
India are strong bonds between families and kinship networks, arranged by
parents within the caste and within the religious community. Inter-religion
marriages, on the other hand, are love marriages, self-arranged and generally
without the approval of the parents and society. Societal reaction to love
marriages is generally one of disapproval; and in the case of inter-caste and
inter-religious marriages, the opposition is extreme, condemning such alliances
for violating norms of