'She knew only when the garland was put around her neck': Findings from an exploratory study on early marriage in Rajasthan
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vi Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Background 1 Study objectives 2 Study setting 3 Methods 3 Chapter 2: Early marriage: Preferences and realities 5 Age at marriage: Girls’ preferences 5 Age at marriage: Parents’ preferences 6 Age at marriage: The reality 7 Chapter 3: Factors underlying early marriage 9 Poverty and the burden of marriage-related expenses 9 Concerns about finding a suitable groom 9 ‘Everyone does it’: Community pressure to conform 10 Maturing bodies: Concerns about a girl’s safety and family honour 10 Limited educational opportunities for girls 11 Chapter 4: Government efforts to delay age at marriage: Perceptions and experiences 13 Campaigns to promote awareness of the legal age at marriage 13 Enforcement of the Child Marriage Restraint Act 13 Registration of marriage 15 Mass marriage ceremonies 15 Investment schemes intended to delay marriage 16 Educational and livelihoods projects 16
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'she Knew Only When the Garland Was Put around Her Neck': Findings from an Exploratory Study on Early Marriage in Rajasthan
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