Unlike the United States, which emphasizes on the individual, Korea is a collectivist society. The family unit is an integral part of customs and life. Marriage is considered as a rite of passage, this could be why arranged marriages are common. Divorce used to be rare in Korean culture but has become more common. In 1995, 73.7% of 11.1 million households were two-generation households while one-generation 14.7 %. Traditionally, the eldest son holds the extra responsibility to his family and it is expected that he will be the one to take care of his parents in their old age. Parents put greater effort to provide education for their children because of this. Children of the family are expected to obey, cooperate and respect their elders. Strict gender roles are the norm in Korean family culture. Sons receive different treatment from their parents than daughters which contribute greatly to the strict gender roles in South Korea.
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