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The Problematic Socialization of Child Marriage in Afghanistan: Perceptions, Challenges, and Possibilities for Social Change

Zaher, Zulfia
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1375720048

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2013, Master of Arts (MA), Ohio University, Communication and Development Studies (International Studies).
Within the next decade, the number of child marriages is estimated to reach 100 million cases worldwide. Presently, 51 million girls in developing countries have been married before reaching legal adulthood, which is 18 year old for most countries (World Vision, 2008). In Afghanistan 57 percent of all marriages involve teen brides, placing it among the top affected countries for this issue (Akbar, 2012). Although laws prohibiting child marriage in Afghanistan were passed in 1977, the issue remains largely unaddressed at the local level (Bahgam & Mukhatari, 2004). This study, using a qualitative method and participatory approach, describes and analyzes Afghan people’s beliefs and perceptions of child marriage, especially their knowledge of the law; their attitudes toward marriage and gender relations; the reasons they give for marrying off their daughters at a young age, and makes suggestions for eradicating child marriage in Afghanistan. In-depth interviews, a focus group, and observatory methods were utilized to collect data. Research participants expressed their thoughts about child marriage and reflected on influences that led to an increase in child marriage in Afghanistan.
Elizabeth Collins (Advisor)
111 p.
Womens Studies
Child Marriage; Afghanistan; Children; Afghan women

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  • Zaher, Z. (2013). The Problematic Socialization of Child Marriage in Afghanistan: Perceptions, Challenges, and Possibilities for Social Change [Master's thesis, Ohio University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1375720048

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Zaher, Zulfia . The Problematic Socialization of Child Marriage in Afghanistan: Perceptions, Challenges, and Possibilities for Social Change . 2013. Ohio University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1375720048.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Zaher, Zulfia . "The Problematic Socialization of Child Marriage in Afghanistan: Perceptions, Challenges, and Possibilities for Social Change ." Master's thesis, Ohio University, 2013. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1375720048

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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