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forced marriages  

Definición

  • Forced marriage is defined as a marital union where at least one of the intended spouses refuses to participate but is intimidated into marrying. The issue drew the attention of women's advocates, law enforcement, and policymakers internationally when Britain attempted to criminalize it in 2005. [Source: Encyclopedia of Interpersonal Violence; Forced Marriages]

Concepto genérico

Pertenece al grupo

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-VV1FDCZZ-4

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