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Interfaith, Intercultural and Interracial Marriage Othello and Desdemona from William Shakespeares Othello Mildred Loving (1939-2008) Quiz: Slang / Relationships 1. Jane and Dennis have been going out for a few months, but in recent weeks _________ have been starting to appear in their relationship and its not looking good. lines dots cracks flakes 2. At a school reunion party, Sam met former classmate and old ______ Jack. They dated for a short while back in the 80s. torch flame boot buddy 3. Many couples have chosen to get _______ in Las Vegas, because getting married there is quick and easy. hitched tied saddled with smoldered 4. Lisa and Jason have been going out for five years and on Lisas birthday last year, Jason finally ______ the question. wrote popped spilled asked 5. I was completely ________ my feet when I met my fiancé, he was handsome, funny and caring. pulled off moved swept off tackled off 6. Singer Madonna is going out with a young man half her age, and in the media they refer to her boyfriend as her ________. tomboy rock soul mate toyboy Love Without Borders Topics for Discussion Benefits of mixed marriage “Bi-cultural advantages” Cross-cultural communication Escape from traditional sexual division of labor Employment advantages Opportunity to find a better match Smarter kids, bilingual or trilingual families Challenges to mixed marriage Prejudice from the society, parents, relatives and friends (in-group discrimination, out-group discrimination) Job discrimination Residential discrimination Identity loss/isolation effect Language barrier Challenges to mixed marriage Enforcement of traditional division of labor Cultural misunderstanding Faith clashes Parenting ways Transience Quotes on Love Marriage Terms of Traditional Chinese Weddings proposal making, birthday matching, marriage divination, betrothal gifts presenting, wedding date fixing, dowry urging, welcoming the bride to the wedding