SOCB49H3 Lecture Notes - Conspicuous Consumption, Homa Hoodfar, Saimaa
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Randa and elwan: a young couple who are neighbours and co-workers who were engaged for a few years. Engagement broke off because of their inability to finance the establishment and maintenance of a new household. Randa ends up marrying their boss instead, but is unhappy in her marriage. Elwan murders randa"s husband: from the novella the day the leader was killed. Zeinab and muhammad: engaged for 6 years while they saved up to afford the goods necessary for a respectable marriage. Zeinab wanted to get married younger, but their parents were unable to help them earlier. Usama and saimaa: entered into a secret marriage when his parents, who he depends on for his livelihood, objected to the match because she was divorced. His parents saw this as her being tarnished. Costs of marriage: who: incurred by brides, grooms, and their families, what: expenditures on housing, appliances, jewellery, celebrations, etc. The opposite to a dowry (from bride to.
