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Arranged Marriages

Although no longer predominant, arranged marriages still exist in many cultures.
Shotgun Marriage
Definition of the terms shotgun marriage, shotgun bride, and shotgun wedding.
Pragmatic Marriage
Definition of a pragmatic marriage.
Child Brides
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.
Honour Killing Definition
Definition of honour killings.
Arranged Marriage
Definition of an arranged marriage.
Forced Marriage Definition
A definition of forced marriage.
Love For Sale
Mail order brides are big business.
Getting Married in Japan
The truth and misconceptions about Omiai which is loosely translated as an arranged marriage in Japanese.
CSEC Definitions
Definitions presented by CSEC (Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children).
First Comes Marriage, Then Comes Love
Ira Mathur's thoughts on the ancient script of courtship and marriage that still prevails in India.
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