Temporary and child marriages in Iran and Afghanistan : historical perspectives and contemporary issues / S. Behnaz Hosseini, editor.
2021
HQ784.C55 T46 2021
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Title
Temporary and child marriages in Iran and Afghanistan : historical perspectives and contemporary issues / S. Behnaz Hosseini, editor.
ISBN
9789813344693 (electronic bk.)
9813344695 (electronic bk.)
9813344687
9789813344686
9813344695 (electronic bk.)
9813344687
9789813344686
Published
Singapore : Springer, [2021]
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English
Description
1 online resource
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10.1007/978-981-33-4469-3 doi
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HQ784.C55 T46 2021
Dewey Decimal Classification
306.82
Summary
This book discusses the popularity of temporary and child marriages in Iran and Afghanistan and explores their historical background and the reasons why they still persist today. Further, it offers readers insights into the emotional and psychological violence that the women who have been subjected to these practices experience. The respective contributions address the persistence of these traditions, their ramifications for the wellbeing of women and the development of societies and human relations. Taken together, they offer an excellent academic tool for students, academics and researchers studying the anthropology and sociology of kinship, and family in the Middle East.
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Table of Contents
Temporary and Child Marriages: Historical Perspectives and Contemporary Issues in Iran, Iraq, and Afghanistan.-Temporary Marriage among Shi'a and Sunni Muslims: Comparative Study of 'Istimta, ' Mut'ah, and Misyar
The Role of Temporary Marriage (TM) in Promoting Early Child Marriages (ECM) in Iran
Child Marriages and Their Results: Insights from Womens Stories
What is Afghan Culture? Some Reflections on a Contested Notion
Study on the Popularity of Child and Forced Marriages in Austria
Marriage Rules among the Turkmen of Iran.
The Role of Temporary Marriage (TM) in Promoting Early Child Marriages (ECM) in Iran
Child Marriages and Their Results: Insights from Womens Stories
What is Afghan Culture? Some Reflections on a Contested Notion
Study on the Popularity of Child and Forced Marriages in Austria
Marriage Rules among the Turkmen of Iran.