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    Child marriage is a serious form of human rights violation affecting young girls globally. It was estimated 10 million girls under the age of 18 get married every year (Bruce & Clark 2004) and according to Population Council Analysis of United Nations Country Data on Marriage (2002)‚ more than 100 million girls will get married in the next decade if the current pattern persists. Girls who are disproportionately the most affected by this inhumane practice suffer tremendously. It is unreasonable

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    DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Child marriage limits young girls’ skills‚ resources‚ knowledge‚ social support‚ mobility and autonomy. Young married girls have little power in relation to their husbands and in-laws. They are therefore extremely vulnerable to domestic violence‚ abuse and abandonment. Violence may include physical‚ sexual or psychological abuse.1 Child Marriage ViOlaTeS girlS’ huMan righTS women married after 18 to talk to their husbands about the use of contraception‚ when they wanted to have

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    Marriage (also called matrimony or wedlock) is a socially or ritually recognized union or legal contract between spouses that establishes rights and obligations between them‚ between them and their children‚ and between them and their in-laws.[1] The definition of marriage varies according to different cultures‚ but it is principally an institution in which interpersonal relationships‚ usually intimate and sexual‚ are acknowledged. In some cultures‚ marriage is recommended or considered to be compulsory

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    Child Marriage: A Silent Health and Human Rights Issue Abstract Marriages in which a child under the age of 18 years is involved occur worldwide‚ but are mainly seen in South Asia‚ Africa‚ and Latin America. A human rights violation‚ child marriage directly impacts girls’ education‚ health‚ psychologic well-being‚ and the health of their offspring. It increases the risk for depression‚ sexually transmitted infection‚ cervical cancer‚ malaria‚ obstetric fistulas‚ and maternal mortality. Their offspring

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    Marriage is often defined as a “socially sanctioned sexual and economic union between men and women” Marriage is the process by which two people who love each other make their relationship public‚ official‚ and permanent. It is the joining of two people in a bond that putatively lasts until death‚ but in practice is increasingly cut short by divorce. In cases like this‚ the heaviest burden is not on the couple but on the children. Reason Why People Marry * Human infants have a prolonged period

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    Albert Introduction Marriage is a sacred sacrament that binds a man and a woman to love and be faithful to each other now and till the end of time. It is a blessing to two partners who made their vow to our lord to cherish the love of each other and receive the blessing from our lord Jesus Christ. As a sacrament‚ Marriage is a union of two opposite sex. Each person in a marriage gives up some rights on their lives in exchange for rights over the life of the other. In marriage both man and woman

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    Marriage The most important quality of a married couple is love. In a marriage important issues such as attitudes‚ responsibilities‚ religion‚ finances‚ career‚ and whether or not to have children should be discussed so that the couple can learn each other’s views regarding the issues to determine compatibility. Building a happy marriage is the result of conscious effort on the part of a husband‚ and wife. A lifelong union that people bound together by a bond of love‚ which is spiritual as well

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    No. 10 Marriage is Superior to Single Marriage is an interesting subject that has been concerning and discussing since the beginning of the human society. Some people regard marriage as the most important thing in a person’s life while someone believes it is terrible and a restriction of freedom. Bacon’s essay‚ Of Marriage and Single Life‚ considers wives and children and balances their advantages against their disadvantages in such a way that is difficult to decide whether marriage is a good

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    INTRODUCTION The culture of Malaysia draws on the varied cultures of the different people of Malaysia. The first people to live in the area were indigenous tribes that still remain they were followed by the Malays‚ who moved there from mainland Asia in ancient times. Chinese and Indian cultural influences made their mark when trade began with those countries‚ and increased with immigration to Malaysia. Other cultures that heavily influenced that of Malaysia include Persian‚ Arabic‚ and British.

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    Marriage It is known that a man is connected with society. He can’t be alone‚ he is in contact with people constantly. But he should have close people in his circle. He needs their support among constantly growing problems. Of course a man has friends. But his dearest person whom he can tell his thoughts‚ whom he can get away from the problems with‚ takes a specific position. So‚ a man strives to find such a person to make his own family. But in the midst of choosing the perfect wedding dress

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