The phrase mail-order bride reads like a bit of a joke. The term seems outdated and even stereotypical in describing the marriages commonly associated with people from certain demographics. But ...

The concept of mail-order brides is something of a mystery to most of us. A product fiction of days gone by that no longer exists in our modern world. For some, though, it’s their reality. In fact, ...

The term “Mail Order Bride” originated on the American frontier in the 19th century. At that time, the number of men on the frontier far outnumbered the number of available women, and lonely farmers ...

Julia Meszaros receives funding from East Texas A&M and Florida International University to support her research. She volunteers for the nonprofit organization RISE Travel Institute. Fifteen years ago ...