Written Analysis 2

"People opinion on wearing engagement ring"

"Ritual" can be defined as action followed in systematic order in every society. It may have symbolic representation and values. It is also termed as action based on religious and cultural faith and practices. A ritual binds and holds ones cultural and religious heritages. It also varies according to society and cultures.

Stereotypes can be defined as the generalization based upon single characteristic of the group. It includes discrimination and domination of other cultures and religions, which tends to have negative impacts on every perspective. So, it should be avoided as far as possible.

Ritual of wearing engagement ring by women mainly occurs before marriage ceremony. It is a assurance to get married. Wearing engagement ring not just only assures to get married but it also bind two people in a relation of love. Engagement ring also tends to represent a symbol of acceptance by both. This ceremony is the first step before getting marriage, so, it is also known as symbol of assurance and acceptance. Wearing a engagement ring seems to be accepted by many different cultures in different countries but the ceremony are done as per their own culture.

There are somehow stereotype thoughts on wearing the engagement ring in Nepal.  Because almost most of the culture have a false belief that engagement ring should be of precious materials like gold and diamonds. Although there is no rules or any cultural belief or religious belief which focuses on the value of the material of the engagement ring, people tends to have a stereotype about having ring made up of valuable elements. If we focus in history there is nothing written that engagement ring should of valuable elements. So, here I think it just depend on the economic capability of the people whether to use valuable or less valuable elements, so, whatever the ring is made up of, it always symbolize same meaning. 

At last, if we go through all the rituals and stereotypes, it concludes that the main thing we should focus is on what the engagement ring symbolizes, not on what kind of valuable element it consists. The value of elements of engagement ring only can be compare with the economic status of the people. So, these kinds of stereotypes should be strictly avoided.