When did arranged marriages end in America?

Arranged marriages have never been the norm in America (whether you mean the US, North America, South America), with the exception of certain small, experimental religious groups, perhaps among particular groups of indigenous peoples, and among first generation immigrant populations from areas where arranged marriages are the norm. read more

Arranged marriages have declined in prosperous countries with social mobility and increasing individualism; nevertheless, arranged marriages are still seen in countries of Europe and North America, among royal families, aristocrats and minority religious groups such as in placement marriage among Fundamentalist Mormon groups of the United States. read more

One answer to the calamity of Jewish singleness that has emerged is a modified form of arranged marriage -- one that is voluntary and relies on the assistance of matchmakers and family. Jews are not alone in upholding the practice of arranged or 'assisted' marriage in America. read more