PART A: Which of the following best explains how paragraphs 6-8 develop the ideas of the text?

A
by detailing how autonomous marriages have failed in westernized countries for those from cultures that traditionally arranged marriages
B
by describing why arranged marriages are successful thanks to parents forming matches based on practical benefits
C
by citing evidence that arranged marriages can result in true love and fewer divorces over time
D
by explaining why arranged marriages work in some parts of the world and why they don’t work in others

Paragraph 6-7:
The reasons for arranging a marriage vary widely based on location and era. Often, families arrange the marriage of their child simply because it is the custom. The basic idea is that the parents know their children better than anyone else, so they will have the wisdom and experience to pick the perfect partner. It also gets the whole family more involved in the relationship, allowing the marriage to prosper with the help of respected elders and family members.

Arranged marriage usually has practical benefits as well. Parents will select a richer man for their daughter to marry to ensure her financial security and social standing. In many cultures, the right marriage can even raise the status of a whole family. Marriages can also be political actions, whether they further the family’s position in politics, establish political alliances for the future, or smooth over some past conflicts. Poverty sometimes necessitates an arranged marriage when the parents can no longer afford to care for their own daughter. Among immigrant populations such as in the United States, parents set their children up with future spouses to ensure the child marries within their own ethnicity.