MARRIAGE IN WESTERN AND EASTERN VIEWS FROM CRAZY RICH ASIAN MOVIE

Abstract

The Crazy Rich Asian movie (2018) which has a romantic genre is very interesting to explore because there are indirectly illustrating the point of view of Western and Asian marriage from the differences and the social factors. This study aims to discuss the issue of differences and what factors arise from the two perspectives of marriage found in Crazy Rich Asian movie. On the other hand, researchers use the sociology of literature theory approach to reveal the differences and what factors are in it. Then, what the background of differences underlies in that views. The researcher used a qualitative descriptive method. Based on the movie, researchers found that one of the factors that influenced marriage was a cultural element. Marriage from an Asian point of view assumes that family is the main part and has an important role, while marriage from a western perspective tends to be considered Asian being selfish and lacking in building family strength.