Introduction:
Arranged marriage is a traditional form of marriage, where both parties of a couple are chosen by their families. It does affect the bride and groom in several manners, as emotional attachment does not exist most of the time. Arranged marriage has numerous downsides including: women abuse, human rights violation and human trafficking. Moreover, women experience sexual violence and tend to encounter physical and emotional dilemmas, wherein they are mistreated which eventually causes them to suffer from depression, sexually transmitted infections, eating or sleep disorders and flashbacks due to the traumas they have experienced in the past. Arranged marriage should be banned in Lebanon since it is a negative phenomenon. This problem can be solved through educating parents about the brutal consequences of forced marriages, empowering girls to become leaders in their communities and amending the Lebanese decrees and laws concerning arranged marriage.
1) Educating parents about the brutal consequences of forced marriages:
Many communities and families consider arranged marriage as a deeply rooted tradition that has long been practiced in their culture throughout generations. Unfortunately, they aren’t often aware …show more content…
Empowerment programs for girls that build their skills and self-assurance, in addition to informing them about their rights, are the main way to prevent unwanted marriages. Moreover, studies from Dr. Ashok Dyalchand’s (2016) programs have resulted in the elevation of the age of marriage where it has increased from 14.5 years old to 17 years old which gives these girls
Arranged marriage is a traditional form of marriage, where both parties of a couple are chosen by their families. It does affect the bride and groom in several manners, as emotional attachment does not exist most of the time. Arranged marriage has numerous downsides including: women abuse, human rights violation and human trafficking. Moreover, women experience sexual violence and tend to encounter physical and emotional dilemmas, wherein they are mistreated which eventually causes them to suffer from depression, sexually transmitted infections, eating or sleep disorders and flashbacks due to the traumas they have experienced in the past. Arranged marriage should be banned in Lebanon since it is a negative phenomenon. This problem can be solved through educating parents about the brutal consequences of forced marriages, empowering girls to become leaders in their communities and amending the Lebanese decrees and laws concerning arranged marriage.
1) Educating parents about the brutal consequences of forced marriages:
Many communities and families consider arranged marriage as a deeply rooted tradition that has long been practiced in their culture throughout generations. Unfortunately, they aren’t often aware …show more content…
Empowerment programs for girls that build their skills and self-assurance, in addition to informing them about their rights, are the main way to prevent unwanted marriages. Moreover, studies from Dr. Ashok Dyalchand’s (2016) programs have resulted in the elevation of the age of marriage where it has increased from 14.5 years old to 17 years old which gives these girls