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ina Safilios-Rothschild (1975, p. 76) refers to as "resource theory," or the provision of and access to assets in the marriage that can be brought by both partners. In addition, Applbaum (1995, p. 37) points out that arranged marriages in Japan "are premised upon the similarity of social standing of the families of the prospective couple, and the families are very much involved in the process of selecting a marriage partner." This suggests that the individual the family selects is more than likely to be someone with whom the person can and will be compatible by virtue of shared background and interests.

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