...Haoxiang Wang Professor Steve Willard English 110 27 July 2014 Child Brides As Gloria Steinem said: “ A woman needs a man is like a fish needs a bicycle.” 1 It instance that in this modern society, identify of females have been improve. Unfortunately, it still is undeniable that a lot of prejudices and injures still happen to females. One of the most significant one is child brides’ problem. Many people do not know what a child bride really is. Child brides are girls forced to marry an old men because of some different reasons when they are still are teenagers.2 This is kind of early marriage causes those child brides isolated with society, suffer from domestic abuse and become dependent on their violent husband.3 It may be shocking that there are 67 million child brides in 2010 and there will be approximately 142,000,000 child brides all around the world after only ten years later.4 More surprisingly, there will be 14 million new child brides every year.5 Now as situation of child brides is becoming worse and worse, this research paper will focus on analyzing three main causes of this pathetic reality. Firstly, some religions that allow existence of child brides can encourage their followers or their followers’ daughters to get married before eighteen. What’s more, developing countries and many rural areas where poverty widely existed contribute a great part to this growing tendency. Last but not least, lack of education also changes those 1 2 3 4 5 A woman needs a...
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...A child bride is a young child married off to another person that is years older than the child. The marriage is often arranged by the the families of the to be newly wedded couple, the children have no say towards the marriage. They go along with the plans of marriage in fear of causing problems with their families. Child marriage is a traditional practice in which either a boy or girl is married off before they even reach their 18th birthday. The practice of Child Marriage goes back centuries, girls are mostly more affected by these marriages than boys are. There are always pros and cons to marriage, but for these young brides there's are different. The bad outcome is that young children who are to be wedded off often don’t get to finish...
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...in some jurisdictions is below 18 years, especially in the case of girls; and even when the age is set at 18 years, many jurisdictions permit earlier marriage with parental consent or in special circumstances, such as teenage pregnancy. In certain countries, even when the legal marriage age is 18, cultural traditions take priority over legislative law. Child marriage affects both boys and girls, though the overwhelming majority of those affected are girls, most of who are in poor socioeconomic situations. Child marriage is related to child betrothal, and it includes civil cohabitation and court approved early marriages after teenage pregnancy in many cases, only one marriage-partner is a child, usually the female. Causes of child marriages include poverty, bride price, dowry, cultural traditions, laws that allow child marriages, religious and social pressures, regional customs, fear of remaining unmarried, illiteracy, and perceived inability of women to work for money. Child marriage is a harmful practice1 which severely affects the rights of a child and further deprives the child from attaining other aspirations like education. Every year, about 14 million adolescent and teen girls are married, almost always forced into the arrangement by their parents. There is a correlation between poverty and child marriage. Girls from the poorest households are three times as likely to get married before age 18 as girls from the richest households.6 However, correlation does not always...
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...Groom’s father and the most honorable relatives go to the bride’s home. Generous and holiday table is served, everybody talk about different themes and complement friendly atmosphere by jokes. Later the main theme – kalym is discussed. Groom’s parents give money to buy furniture and bride’s parents must buy bedding, dishes, utensils, etc. “Kyzyzatu” – farewell with girl. The girl is usually seen off in the morning. Sunrise is the symbol of a new day and a new life. The religious part of the Kazakh wedding ceremony is called Neke Qiyu (Kazakh: Неке Қию). The wedding process may take many weeks and even months to complete. This is because a Kazakh marriage, like marriages in most Muslim societies, involves a contract between families which requires negotiation. The Neke Qiyu is a small portion of the whole, and usually takes about a half an hour to complete. The Neke Qiyu usually takes place on the evening of the day the bride is revealed to her groom's family. This festive ceremony is called betashar (Kazakh: Беташар) or "revealing of the face." After she shows respect to her groom's family, the veil is lifted and the bride receives a kiss from her mother-in-law. The mother-in-law then puts a white scarf on her head to symbolize her marital status and then welcomes her into the groom's family. After several hours a feasting, a mullah arrives. A mullah is a teacher of Islam who knows how to recite the Quran. He performs the Neke Qiyu. Even though...
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...MARRIAGES AMONG KALENJINS. As with other ceremonies,so with marriage,but some details varied from clan to clan.Eight separate ceremonies were observed in connection with traditional Kalenjin wedding.Each ceremony could not be effected without maiyweek(Local beer). The first step was the engagement.This was preliminary visits made by the young man's father to the father of the girl selected to be his wife The initial visit is known as kaayaaet-aap kooito.On this first visit,the father was dressed in a robe of blue monkey fur.Upon arriving at the girl's home he would stand at mabwaita(the family altar) and send a message to the girl's father.He did this by placing a noogirweet(ceremonial stick) at the mabwaita.This was the sign that he wanted to begin talks regarding marriage.No cattle tugaap kooito(cattle of dowry) were brought that first visit,but an initial agreement was made.The father's arranged another meeting day. Kebendii kooita( negotiation for dowary) this is the first main visit of the suitor's father to the father of the girl.Usually one ox or one ox plus six sheep or goats,was taken at this time.Questions were asked about clanship,kinships and other matters which might be barriers to the marriage.At this point the matter of involvement in witchcraft was very important.If witchcraft had been practised by any member of the extended family at any time and also if there were any strange deaths. If this proven to be true, it usually caused the couple to separate. ...
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...Lepatan Dr. Licerio Cerna and Mrs. Lourdes Cerna Mr. Eduardo delos Reyes and Dr. Penda Luz delos Reyes Mr. Rolando Climaco and Mrs. Ma. Alma Climaco Mr. Eddie Manzanades and Mrs. Lea Manzanades Atty. Elmer Mansanadez and Mrs. Emily Mansanadez Mr. Joemar Monatañez and Ms. Lourdes Lepatan Mr. Floro Cereño and Mrs. Remegia Cereño Raymond: So there you have it ladies and gentlemen, our most distinguished set of principal sponsors. THE ENTOURAGE Raymond: And now, I would also like to acknowledge the following people who have also played significant roles during the ceremonies. Raymond: The little hands that shared their precious time with the couple: RING BEARER, BIBLE BEARER, COIN BEARER, FLOWER GIRLS Andoy: The pair that lit the paths of the Groom and the Bride: (Candle Sponsors) Mr. Michael Manzanades Mrs. Julietta Awi Raymond: The pair that clothed the...
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...Sara Elizabeth Smith Sara Elizabeth Smith to to James Raymond Johnson August 15, 2010 August 15, 2010 Officiated by Reverend Joseph Williams Prelude Organist: Elizabeth Brown Officiated by Reverend Joseph Williams Organist: Elizabeth Brown The Wedding of The Wedding of Bridal Party Members Bridal Party Members Parents of the Bride ......................................Roger and Amy Smith Parents of the Bride..........................................Roger and Amy Smith Parents of the Groom .........................William and Rachel Johnson Parents of the Groom..............................William and Rachel Bride Maid of Honor .............................Barbara Smith, Sister of the Johnson Maid of Honor.................................Barbara Smith, Sister of Bride Bridesmaid ............................ Cassondra Smith, Sister of thethe Bride Bridesmaid.................................Cassondra Smith, Sister of the Bride Bridesmaid ......................... Jasmine Roberts, Friend of the Groom Bridesmaid..............................Jasmine Roberts, Friend of Groom Best Man .............................. Robert Herman, Friend of thethe Groom Bridal Party Processional..................... Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring Prelude Bride’s Entrance ........................................................... Canon in D Welcome and Invocation Bridal Party Processional..........................Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring Prayer Entrance.......................................
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...TABLE OF CONTENT THESIS STATEMENT………………………………………………… …… 3 1.0 INTRODUCTION: ……………………………………………………. 4 1.1 THE ROOTS OF THE KIKUYU PEOPLE …………………………….4 1.2 WEDDING CELEMONIES……………………………………………..4 2.0 A LOOK IN TO AGIKUYU TRADITIONAL WEDDING…………4 2.1 NJURIO _ (proposal)……………………………………………………4 2.2 KUHADA ITHIGA _ (planting the ‘spear’)............................................5 2.3 RURACIO – (Dowry)…………………………………………………...5 2.3.1 BEHIND THE LESO…………………………………………………..6 2.4 NGURARIO _ (MARRIAGE CEREMONY)………………………………………7 2.4.1 EVE OF THE WEDDING……………………………………………..7 2.4.2 WEDDING DAY………………………………………………………..7 2.4.3 EVENING PARTY…………………………………………………………………..8 3.1 AFTRE THE CELEMONIES ……………………………………………………..8 4.1 TODAYS WORLD……………………………………………………………………..9 5.1 EFFECT OF URBANIZATION AND MODERN CULTURE TO THE RADITIONAL MARRIAGE……………………………………………9 5.2 SEXUALITY AMONG THE KIKUYU………………………………..10 5.2.1 POLYGAMOUS………………………………………………………10 5.2.2 CONJUGAL RELATIONS………………………………………….11 5.3 COME-WE-STAY……………………………………………………..12 6.0 CASESTUDY………………………………………………………………………12 6.1 Are luo Men and Kikuyu Women Compatible, Fidel Vs Veronica…………………12 6.2 INFIDELITY OF KIKUYU WOMEN………………………………………….…13 6.3 LET ALL NO TO WIFE INHERITANCE ……………………………………..……13 7.0 CONCLUTION………………………………………………………………………………13- 14 8.0 REFERENCES………………………………………………………15 THESIS STATEMENT Having being brought up in central Kenya in kikuyu land by my grandmother, my cousin Wanja always wanted to have a traditional...
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...very auspicious occasion celebrated by every human. Particularly arranged marriages are celebrated like lively heaven in every family of india . At times arranged marriages are very different like the process for marriage lasts atleast a month but now it depends on the bridegroom and bride now we even know that there are even one day marriages exists which ruined the traditional meaning of marriage . In arranged marriages parents decide a best life partner for the girl who is from same religion and same class then if both families like each other they celebrate a engagement which is announcing to near and dears about their daughter marriage and then few traditions are followed before marriage .There used to be dowry policy before but now it turned out like a gift to groom r bride .After marriage parents completely handover the daughter responsibilities to the bride. The girl is not allowed to share anything with bride until they are married so just after they start living in brides house the very first day with him its hard to adjust because its different house and different atmosphere which leads to misunderstandings and divorce .so its better even it is arranged marriage the boy and girl should have clear talk about their likes and dislikes before marriage so that they come to know each other inturn gives them a happy life. At present scenario arranged marriages are not successful lifes in this generation neither the love marriages . its all based on how the couple...
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...it than just looking great on the wedding day. If the bride has been gracious enough to ask you to stand with her on the biggest day of her life, you have to fulfill your duties should you say yes. Some brides may lay out exactly what they expect from you while others may assume you already know the tasks of being an awesome bridesmaid. If you are assuming the responsibility of a bridesmaid you should know what is expected of you. The bridal party is typically expected to be a pillar of support by helping complete wedding tasks, help plan bridal showers and parties, and making sure that the wedding day goes off without a hitch! Possibly the most important part of being a bridesmaid is being supportive of the bride. This is a general statement, but bridesmaid’s true scope of duties can change from bride to bride. You will not only need to lend your time but surely an ear throughout the wedding planning. Supporting the bride can begin with helping her pick out the perfect dress for her wedding day. Staying with this example, you would need to make yourself available to go with her to go shopping. Once you are with her, be sure to give her an honest opinion of the dresses she is trying on- if she asks. You know your friend better than anyone. If it will hurt her to judge the way she looks in the dress, then it may not be supportive to offer your opinion and advice. If you’ve always been the bridesmaid but never the bride, you probably don’t understand the overwhelming amount...
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...her, including a photograph of her in a kimono and descriptions of her family background, education, hobbies, accomplishments and interests. Her parents then inquire among their friends and acquaintances to see if anyone knows a man who would be a suitable husband for her" (the Asia Society's Video Letter from Japan: My Family, 1988). Usually, the most important aspect of choosing a suitable spouse is the bond between the two families, rather than the relationship between the couple being married. Property or land with the aim of securing social status sometimes seals marriage agreements. The boy and the girl have to agree or disagree for a marriage proposal, set up by his or her parents, after the first meeting. For Indians that are born and brought up in America have a difficult time adjusting with people that they are arranged with from India. It is a difficult task for a girl to adjust easily with the guy’s family after marriage. Indian culture, society, and religion differ excessively from American. The most important common issues in arranged marriages are communication, background, and faithfulness. “One Sunday, I was woken by a call at 9 A.M. A woman with a heavy Indian...
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...The first, and most appalling example of this strict segregation in the film occurred when two girls arrived at the all-girls school, and excited to see one another outside of the school they began to excitedly explain to each other whatever teenage event had occurred in the lives over the weekend. As they approached the entrance of the school, an instructor scolded them for talking out of doors, and in the presence of a man (the schools maintenance person). She explained that “women’s voices should not be heard outside because it shows her nakedness,” (Wadjda, 2012, 00:900:00). Shortly thereafter, Wadjda and her classmates were playing a version of hopscotch in a school courtyard when a man appeared atop a nearby roof. Upon their realization that the girls were in clear view of the man they all began to wrap themselves with the hijabs, and scattered back into the building out of sight of the man. Wadjda decided to finish her turn, and was interrupted by one of her classmates who made clear that “respectable girls go inside to play where a man cannot see [us],” (2012, 00:11:00). As can be seen, Wadjda defies almost every cultural norm existent in Saudi culture. In fact, she is the perfect example of how one person can change cultural...
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...Pre writing assignment for Informational Essay 1. Explore topics 2. Immigration in the united state 3. American dream can be achieved by hard work 4 Attending college in a non-English speaking country 5 Marriage with in the Krahn tribe Evaluate your topic. Is your topic that you will focus on enough broad so you can find enough information? Is it narrow enough so you can cover it adequately? Yes I did a research on the Krahn tribe from Liberia and found information about them: who are the krahn tribe? Where do they come from before going to Liberia, what part of Africa where they settle? 4. Establish a goal. What do you want to accomplish in your essay? Do you want to analyze the topic? What I wish to accomplish from this essay is that my readers should have a clear ideal on how the Krakn tribe became known among the other tribes and where they migrated from. 5. Your audience. What do they need to know? My audience, at the end of this essay will be able to know some interesting historic information about the krahn tribe. Some of which includes culture; marriage, rising up a family, farming, and tribal wars. Why are tribal wars fought and how messages are spread to different towns to informed them of danger and how peace treaties are reach. 6. Consider your purpose. How can you express your purpose in a single sentence? That statement can help you stay on target as you do research...
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...women states that in developing countries 1 in 3 girls are said to be married before 18. Forced marriage is a form of violence against women and girls. It can lead to a range of negative consequences for victims, including physical, sexual, and psychological violence. This is however against Article 16 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights stating “Parties take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in all matters relating to marriage and family relations.” India has the highest number of child brides in the world. Major factors influencing child marriage are economic considerations and religiously binding laws. The issue of forced marriage is evident in a case in India where a women named Santadevi Meghwal, discovered at the age of 16 that she had been entered into an arranged marriage when she was just 11 months. This case is against Article 16 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Article 23 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. This covenant takes appropriate steps to ensure equality of rights and responsibilities of spouses as to marriage. Furthermore the Human Rights Council adopts resolution to end early and forced marriage. However, a statistic from the “Girls not Bride”, has stated that” 41,000 girls per day 28 girls every minute 1 girl every 2 seconds is forced to get married “. This communicates that the covenants are ineffective. Women and girls in India have fairly equitable rights under the law...
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