The Controversial World of 'Indian Matchmaking': A Review.
The Netflix show "Indian Matchmaking" reinforces age-old prejudices and fails to address the cruel and cutthroat business of arranged marriages in India, which originated as a way to preserve caste endogamy. The show's portrayal of the process as a decorous, civilized exchange that takes place over tea and manners is at odds with the reality of violence and oppression. The euphemistic phrases used to communicate preferences and expectations hide the pernicious aspects of the matchmaking process. The show's participants display inherited prejudices that govern the entire phenomenon.