Child Marriage in an International Frame: A Feminist Review from India

Child marriage is a complex social and feminist issue in India, with India leading the world in the number of women who marry below the age of 18. This book explores the history of child marriage as a social and feminist issue in India across different domains, critically reviewing historical, demographic, and legal scholarship. It develops a new concept of compulsory marriage and questions existing approaches, analyzing the latest data sources. It is a definitive study of child marriage in India in a changing global context, interest scholars and students in womens, gender and sexuality studies, childhood studies, development studies and the social sciences.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 210 pages
\n Publication date: 13 April 2021
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Child marriage has garnered significant attention in agendas focused on addressing "harmful practices" as outlined by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. India stands out as a global leader in the prevalence of women marrying below the age of 18, making it a matter of particular interest to international and national forums. This book delves into the intricate history of child marriage as a social and feminist issue in India, challenging simplistic labels such as "harmful practice." It critically examines a diverse range of historical, demographic, and legal scholarship on the subject, shedding light on its presence in the United States and China. Through a comparative framework, the book explores key concepts related to child marriage, including childhood, adolescence, the girl, and marriage, unveiling their unnoticed presence in these countries. It questions existing approaches, analyzes the latest data sources, and proposes a novel concept of compulsory marriage.

This comprehensive study of child marriage in India in a changing global context is a valuable resource for scholars and students in the fields of women's studies, gender and sexuality studies, childhood studies, development studies, and the social sciences. It also holds great appeal to civil society organizations, NGOs, state governments, and international agencies working in India and internationally. By examining the historical, social, and legal dimensions of child marriage, this book contributes to our understanding of this complex issue and offers insights into potential solutions and strategies for its eradication.

\n Weight: 414g\n
Dimension: 160 x 241 x 20 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367643355\n \n