Traditionally, marriages were arranged by families, but now there are professional marriage bureaus and websites that help people to find brides and grooms for a fee. This is an example of the process of________

Commodification

The correct answer is Option 3: Commodification.

Commodification is the process by which activities, relationships, or services that were not previously bought and sold become marketable goods or services. Charging a fee for matchmaking through marriage bureaus and websites is an example of commodification.