“Child Marriage Insights” delivers a comprehensive examination of one of today's most pressing human rights challenges: the annual marriage of 12 million girls under age 18 worldwide. This eye-opening work explores the intricate connections between poverty, gender inequality, and educational barriers that perpetuate child marriage across diverse cultures and regions, demonstrating that this crisis extends far beyond any single cultural or religious context.
The book methodically unpacks this complex issue through multiple lenses, combining rigorous demographic data with powerful personal narratives from affected communities. It traces the historical evolution of child marriage before examining contemporary factors that sustain the practice, including economic instability and limited educational access.
Particularly noteworthy is its evidence-based approach to dispelling common misconceptions, presenting data that reveals the practice's prevalence across various societies and socioeconomic levels. Through an interdisciplinary perspective spanning sociology, economics, and public health, the book illustrates how child marriage impacts everything from maternal mortality rates to economic productivity.
It concludes with practical solutions, showcasing successful intervention programs and policy frameworks while acknowledging emerging challenges like climate change and global economic instability. This approach makes it an invaluable resource for policymakers, social workers, and anyone interested in global development and human rights.
