forced marriages Flashcards
what is marriage
a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship.
what is a forced marriage?
marriage that is performed under duress and without the full and informed consent or free will of both parties.
when was forces marriages popular?
upper classes in Europe until the 20th century
waht parts of the worls do forced marriages take place in today?
practiced in parts of South Asia, East Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.
what doe the united nations view forced marriage as?force
a form of human rights abuse, since it violates the principle of the freedom and autonomy of individuals.
what is an arranged marriage/ prearranged
marriage?
marriage arranged by someone other than the couple getting wedded
in what country do they act against forced marriages
the UK
the Forced Marriage Act 2007 was passed,
which enables the victims of forced marriage to apply for court orders
for their protection.
routes to gender equality
Financial
Social (gender inequalities)
Sexuality (compulsory heterosexuality)
Child marriage (and what is a child?)
Immigration (works both at the point of entry
and to restrict exit)
name one impact of forced marriage
self harm
