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Showing 1 to 20 of 31 for “"child marriage"”.
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The Gendered Interpretation of Child Marriage: A Niger Case Study
… the question, what is the primary factor driving child marriage? I explore the literature in several scholarly articles that explain why the harmful, traditional practice of child marriage is an issue that predominantly affects girls globally. I also utilize the feminist theory of international …
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Legal protection of the girl child against child marriage (Aure Yarinya) in Nigeria
… bring about a change in society with respect to child marriage. Despite international and regional prohibitions and national laws against the sexual abuse of the girl child in Nigeria, the practice of child marriage persists, predominantly in Northern Nigeria which is known for its strong …
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Media portrayal of Child marriage in Nigeria in the light of existing laws
Child marriage is a union between two persons of which one or both of the parties is less than the age of 18. The practice or phenomenon of child marriage cuts across countries, cultures, religions and ethnicities from Africa to Asia, Europe and America. From the perspective of legislation and …
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Girl interrupted! The impact of child marriage on women's educational attainment in Zambia
… the various factors affecting women's education, child marriage frequently emerges as a significant inhibitor. Despite ongoing efforts to eliminate the practice, it remains prevalent in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asian countries. Utilising data from the 2018 Demographic and Health Survey (DHS), …
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Child marriage in Afghanistan; a contested human rights concern, or a socially accepted norm?
Investigating the practice of child marriage in Afghanistan offers a complex intersection between human rights violations and deeply embedded social norms. Despite the existence of international legal frameworks and the national laws enacted by successive Afghan governments over the past twenty …
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Improving livelihoods of Girls’ Victim of Child Marriage through Tailoring – Garment project in Bugayambelele Village in Shinyanga Municipal Council.
Improving livelihoods of girls’ victim of child marriage through tailoring – garment is a one year project designed to empower girls’ victim of child marriage in Bugayambelele village Shinyanga Municipality in order to generate sustainable income so as to improve their livelihood. The specific …
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The Implementation of the Rights of the Child; Transcending the Traditional Practice of Child Marriage in Niger, Yemen, and Thailand
"Child marriage is a harmful traditional practice that affects approximately 60 million children around the globe. This thesis examines the different laws that protect children from this practice and analyzes its implementation in countries where traditional practices violate children’s rights. …
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A critical re-appraisal of vernacularisation in the emergence and conceptualisation of community bylaws on child marriage and other harmful practices in rural Malawi
… of community bylaws for addressing child marriage and other harmful practices affecting women in rural Malawi? 'Community bylaws' is a label for Chief-led community 'rules' aimed at combating harmful practices, which mostly affect women and girls. This thesis contributes to the …
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Children's rights and girl child marriages : a case study for Malawi
The harmful traditional practice of child marriage remains one of the main challenges towards the full realization and enjoyment of children's rights in Africa. In the sub-Saharan Africa alone, countries such as Malawi are faced with the problem of child marriage where as high as 40% of the women …
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The human rights responsibilities of host states in relation to child marriages involving refugees, a study of European responses to the European refugee crisis
Child marriage is defined as a marriage or informal union in which one of the spouses is under the age of 18. It is a widespread form of gender-based violence rooted in gender inequality, religious and cultural beliefs, and traditions. The practice is often associated with poverty, lack of …
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The Factors Contributing to Patriarchy in Contemporary Rural Bangladesh
… that discriminatory cultural practices such as child marriage, dowry, and domestic violence uphold patriarchy, which perpetuates gender inequality in rural Bangladesh. This study employs ethnographic research, unstructured interviews, and participant observation to examine views held by …
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The regulation of ukuthwala in South Africa: lessons from Malawi
… instruments which aim to protect women and children from discrimination and harmful practices. It is important to consider these instruments as they create the normative standards to which South Africa is bound. Today, the continued practice of certain cultural practices, which are seen as …
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Adaptive Preference Tradeoffs
… because she doesn’t know the harmful effects of child marriage, nor because she thinks that it is good that her daughter marries when she is 10 years old. Rather, she is unable to feed her daughter and realizes that her daughter’s survival depends upon her marrying a financially stable man. This …
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Traditional Institutions as Change Agents: Understanding Cultural Norms and Practices Promoting Gender-Based Violence in Nigerian Communities
… as gender roles, female genital mutilation, and child marriage are widely prevalent, with traditional institutions like kings, chiefs, and religious leaders significantly shaping these norms. A substantial majority of respondents (71.3%) acknowledged the influential role of these institutions, …
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Adolescent Sexuality in Indian Criminal Law: Towards Balancing Autonomy and Vulnerability
… in family-approved practices such as child marriage and devadasi dedication. Through an evidence-based discussion of the capacities and vulnerabilities of adolescents in sexual decision-making, I explain why the developing sexual autonomy of adolescents must be balanced with typical …
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Communication strategies used by Plan International Zambia in the 18+ campaign towards ending child marriages in Chibombo district
… Zambia in the 18+ campaign towards ending child marriages in Chibombo District of Zambia. The study used the triangulation method. A total of 102 questionnaires were distributed to respondents in the six villages of Chibombo District. The six (6) villages were Chibombo, Mwamuyamba, Mulaisho …
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Communication strategies used by Plan International Zambia in the 18+ campaign towards ending child marriages in Chibombo district
… Zambia in the 18+ campaign towards ending child marriages in Chibombo District of Zambia. The study used the triangulation method. A total of 102 questionnaires were distributed to respondents in the six villages of Chibombo District. The six (6) villages were Chibombo, Mwamuyamba, Mulaisho …
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Consent to minor customary marriages perpetuates abuse towards african girls and women in south africa
… a valid and legally binding civil or customary marriage if they obtain consent from their parent or guardian, but only if said marriage is found to be “in the best interests of the child”. That, furthermore, this legally permissible minimum age of marriage differs for boys and girls, where the …
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Factors that influence prevalence of Child Marriages among married Men and Women in Chibombo District of Central Province
Child marriage, also referred to as early marriage is an emerging economic and health concern across the world and remains a widespread problem especially in developing countries including Zambia. Early or child marriages recorded a national average of 42 percent in 2010 in Zambia and the situation …
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The Evolution of Feminism in Nigerian Media: A Look At IGBO Culture Films
… 2014) for instance, have tackled issues of child marriage and female education. The thesis concludes that the prospects for a more positive depiction of women and feminism in Igbo culture films and in the Nigerian media generally are influenced by the prevailing societal orientations towards …
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