Arranged Marriages

Definition of the terms shotgun marriage, shotgun bride, and shotgun wedding.

Definition of a pragmatic marriage.

Throughout the world, the problem of early, forced marriages of children is considered to be a violation of basic human rights. Here is an overview of the problem of child brides and solutions to the issue of early marriages.

Definition of honour killings.

Definition of an arranged marriage.

A definition of forced marriage.

Mail order brides are big business.

The truth and misconceptions about Omiai which is loosely translated as an arranged marriage in Japanese.

Definitions presented by CSEC (Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children).

Ira Mathur's thoughts on the ancient script of courtship and marriage that still prevails in India.