Forced Marriage Flashcards
What are the two requirements for marriage in Australia?
It has to be consensual between 2 parties of full age (18)
What section of the Australian law covers marriage?
Marriage Act (1961)
If money or property is transferred for the right to marriage, what is this considered as?
Slavery
What is forced marriage?
When someone enters a marriage without freely or fully connecting.
What county houses the most child brides?
India (33%)
How are girls in poorer families seen?
As an economic drain.
What are the consequences of forced marriage? (7)
Loss of childhood, violence, social exclusion, early pregnancy, economic dependence, mental health issues and loss of education.
Who makes the decision of early marriage?
The family not the individual
What is the difference between an arranged marriage and a forced marriage?
Consent
What can cause child marriage? (4)
Poverty, tradition, culture and social status.
