Browsing by Subject "Child marriage"
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An analysis of child marriage as a constitutional violation against the right of the child
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)Child marriage is a global problem that has received much attention over the past years, subsequent to the increased recognition of children's human rights. Many people across the world, who are alive today, were forced ... -
The best interests of the child in cultural and religious practices in respect of child marriages
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)Child marriage has become a widely spread practice across the globe especially in some parts of Asia and in Africa. It involves the marriage of young children below the age of eighteen years. In most cases the marriages ... -
Determinants of early marriage among women in South Africa : a multilevel analysis
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)Background: Early marriage is a social and cultural issue that affects women in many sub-Saharan African countries. In the context of South Africa, early marriages are still valued in terms of cultural aspects and continue ... -
Forced child marriages as a form of child trafficking in the South African context
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)Child marriage is a clear violation of human rights. It is still practised around the world and affects the lives of young girls in particular. Such marriage takes place between two persons, where one of the spouses is ... -
Should South Africa criminalise Ukuthwala leading to forced marriages and child marriages?
(PER/PELJ, 2021)In 2014 the South African Law Reform Commission (SALRC) released a Discussion Paper on the practice of ukuthwala. The Discussion paper was revised and released again in 2015 to include public consultations and the proposed ...