新视野第二册第三单元导入Unit3-mixed_marriage

The definition of mixed marriage.The term mixed marriage could easily be used to describe a marriage between two people of different races, like between a Caucasian and a Negro, a Chinese and an American. But for Christians the term mixed marriage has come to refer to a marriage between a Christian and a non-Christian, between a believer and an unbeliever. Today our presentation is going to talk about this phenomenon, mostly about the marriage between two people of difference races, especially about a Chinese and a foreigner.The history of mixed marriages.Mixed marriages have been there for long. People traveled different places, fail in love with local girls or boys and end up marrying them. Usually mixed marriages are marriages of two races or mixed religions. These marriages have always faced a strong resistance fr om either party’s family members or friends. In USA mixed marriages or interracial marriages were illegal in some of the states till 1967. Couples were prosecuted and sentenced to jail for marrying other races. But now with the development of science and technology, this phenomenon has became more and more popular. The new transportation like the airlines and the Internet has been a burning catalyst responsible for the growing numbers of marriages between people of different countries. Social networking websites chat rooms and messengers have allowed the integration of this globe into a single arena.The different attitudes towards mixed marriage.But how do people think about this phenomenon? There are some different answers from a international forum. I conclude some main reasons about two different sides. But before we start this part, I’d like to ask all of you:” how many of us prefer to have a mixed marriage? Please put up your hands and let me know.Why to marry a foreigner?1. To experience a new lifestyleA guy has grown up looking for cheeks of the same types over and over again, and it may be a good idea to have a probable lucky change in his life by marrying a foreigner. Marrying a foreigner also gives you chances of visiting different parts of the world and allows you to enjoy the different traditions and cultures. In some parts of the world marrying a foreigner is considered as a fashion or status and so marrying a foreigner is surely bound to increase your price in thesociety.2. To pursue a better welfare servicesOf course, marrying a foreigner is a surefire way of getting a permanent visa in a foreign country. And the girl in foreign land wants to marry a guy from a different country as she is poor and hopes to change her life, but on the other hand a wealthy guy is also searching for a beautiful foreigner bride and have a mixed marriage.3. To say goodbye to the past.A guy is divorced and belongs to a rigid and narrow-minded community where he is blamed for this outcome and so marrying a foreigner will solve his problem and help him move away for the fresh air. And marrying a foreigner will also help a guy who has been living like a “Casanova” not to expose his deeds and at the same time making marriage possible.4. To have a mixed-race baby.Most of the people who get into a mixed marriage is attracted by the baby of mixed blood. They want to make their next generation more competitive. Everybody knows that a mixed-race baby is more beautiful and smart, and their good living condition makes them easier to learn different language and culture. They are more likely and easier to have a good performance.Why not to marry a foreigner?For all those good reason, but, most of time I would say to people there are more problems of it. When boy meets girl, or vice versa, many of us would like to believe that love can conquer all. We’d like to think that there will be no major problems or issues during the love affair. This is something to be said for the power of love. That attraction can help to carry your confidence in each other and in your future, which makes the misunderstandings seem all the less important. But when you really fall in love with someone in the different country that you’ve just moved to, things can get a little more difficult. Not only are trying to blend two lives; you’re trying to blend two worlds.1. The resistance from family members, friends and society.A person in a mixed marriage, has to face several problems like resistance from family members, friends and society. One common concern is that the person is losing his identity, culture or heritage. Families have commonly disowned their sons especially their daughters for marrying outside their race or religion. Friends may have the same issues as family members, and may reactby ending the friendship or degrading their friend or her new spouse. Society may be cruel to the couple. Mean, ignorant comments, dirty looks, discrimination and sometimes physical assaults may be perpetrated by strangers who do not understand or approve of mixed marriages.2. T he difficulties of adapting to a new life.Assuming tha t you’ve already dealt with the typical early relationship stresses: the resistance. But this is just the beginning. You don’t want to offend any of the family members, but at the same time, you want to have the relationship that you want to have. For example, the feeling that a woman should want to stay at home to raise lots of children is a universal longing for many families, but more women are looking for children-free, career-filled lives. And this can cause disputes in the family. Add to this the differences in cultural practices and mixed marriages can sometimes seem more trouble than they’re wor th. Even more with the added issue of language barriers, there can be misunderstandings and bitterness at family gatherings.3. The differences about teaching children.Children are a common concern and source of problems within mixed marriages. Couples with different religious convictions may not agree on which faith to teach their children. Children born of interracial or multinational couples should be taught the culture and heritage of both parents. Making children choose to identify with only part of their background is a recipe for disaster later in life. But teaching the children both faiths and letting them decide upon adulthood is a compromise many couples make. However, many notable children born to interracial or international couples have thrived. These people include renowned golfer Tiger Woods, actress Halle Berry and the 44th president of the United States, Barack Obama.In fact, people and websites that are opposed to mixed marriages claim divorce rates are much higher than in traditional marriages. However, mixed marriages between races and religions are becoming increasingly popular, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. In general, being a part of a mixed marriage is easier now than it was 40 years ago, particularly in the United States. This is due to the civil rights changes the country has undergone. Sadly, not all families or individuals have evolved to the point of accepting mixed marriages, or people of other races or religions for that matter.。