Matrimonial website explained

Matrimonial websites, or marriage websites, are a variation of the standard dating websites.^{[1] [2]}

Matrimonial sites are popular in India and among Indians settled overseas, as an alternative to the traditional marriage broker.^[3] According to the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry in India, the online matrimony business is expected to be a $250 Million business by 2017.^[4] According to The New York Times, there are over 1500 matrimonial websites in India.^[5]

Matrimonial sites register users, after which they are able to upload their profiles onto a searchable database maintained by the website. Those users looking to find suitors search the database with customized searches that typically include nationality, age, gender, availability of photographs, and often religion, geographic location, and caste (mainly for websites based in India).

There have been reports of abuse of information obtained from matrimonial websites.^{[6] [7] [8]}

See also

• Arranged marriage
• Matchmaking
• Online dating service
• Dating agency

Further reading

• Adams, Paul C. . Ghose, Rina . amp . Progress in Human Geography. 27. 4. August 2003. 414 - 437(24). India.com: the construction of a space between. SAGE Publications. 10.1191/0309132503ph437oa. 146524440 .
• News: Shehnai please, it's Webbing time. The Tribune. Peeyush Agnihotri. 2002-05-06.
• News: The mating Game. The Tribune. Gitanjali Sharma. 2004-12-18.
• News: Arranged Marriages, Minus the Parents. The Tribune. 2000-08-17. Reena Jana.

Notes and References

1. Das, Sreashi. "Shifts in Perceived Control in Indian Matrimonial Websites" Paper presented at the annual meeting of the NCA 94th Annual Convention, TBA, San Diego, CA
2. Datta, Damayanti. Netrimony: The new mating game. India Today. 13 Mar 2008.
3. Chatterjee, Joyee. "The Internet as Matchmaker: A Study of Why Young Indians are Seeking Marriage Alliances Online" Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Communication Association, TBA, San Francisco, CA, May 24, 2007
4. Web site: Saying 'I do' goes high-tech in India. Gauri Bhatia special to. CNBC.com. December 17, 2014. CNBC.
5. News: Reader Tips on Finding a Partner Using Indian Marriage Sites. Shreeya. Sinha. The New York Times . May 9, 2015.
6. https://web.archive.org/web/20090413005836/http://www.hindu.com/2008/11/07/stories/2008110757241200.htm
7. Web site: How IM used would-be grooms - Express India . 2008-11-19 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121010102751/http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/how-im-used-wouldbe-grooms/382295/ . 2012-10-10 . How IM used would-be grooms
8. Man forges divorce papers, marries 6 girls in 2 yrs http://ibnlive.in.com/news/man-forges-divorce-papers-marries-6-girls-in-2-yrs/100115-3.html