I'm sure it is part of certain cultures, but no, I do not agree with it. I believe we should all have the freedom to choose our own partners and how can someone else tell me who I should marry? I'm the one who has to live with the person and maybe I don't like him.
I honestly can't believe that in this day and age this still happens. I think it is degrading to the woman and it assumes that women have no right or capability to decide for themselves. I'm not (really) a feminist but I do believe that men and women are equal and should be free to do what they want, be it work or where they live and also who they want to marry.

Tash