I must to marry! A must read for every young and old

FORCED MARRIAGE A CULTURAL PROBLEM

Marriage;

“The legal status condition, or relationship that results from a contract by which one man and one woman, who have the capacity to enter into such an agreement, mutually promise to live together in the relationship of husband and wife in law for life, or until the legal termination of the

relationship and, or until death”.

Forced marriage is a controversial type of matrimony, which exists in most societies today. Some countries, have an extremely multicultural society where modern and traditional beliefs often collide, especially between different generations that have different ideas and ideals. Forced marriage is conducted without the full consent of one or both parties and I think is common in Africa.

In order to understand why forced marriages take place, it is important to be aware of what values drive people to force their child into a marriage.

Many young men and women suffer in silence and it may seem outlandish to some that this custom, which I consider inhumane, is allowed to continue within our modern society today.

One particular reason why I disagree with the act of forced marriage is because it is recognized as an abuse of human rights and also a form of domestic violence. The victims of forced marriages, who are often young women, may experience abduction, imprisonment, sexual abuse, physical and mental abuse and sometimes even murder.

Forced marriages as it is should never be supported by any of the major religions within our society today. Whilst opinions on the nature of marriage may differ between the different religions, it is mandatory as I believe that they must all agree that some level of consent is necessary. Families may put pressure on a victim, or even use emotional blackmail, to make the victim believe that if they do not agree to the forced marriage then they are going against their religion, this is untrue.

It is important to make clear that forced marriages are different from arranged marriages. Although arranged marriage involves

this causes, it also may have other severe consequences including the transition of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD), as the victim, especially if young, may enter into a marriage with someone of sexual experience.

As forced marriages often happen when the victim is young, they can lack the confidence to challenge their

situation. I implore you to help that person yes! that person close to you who is about to be forced into marriage come out.

Lastly, Religious men and women take note, this style of marriage should not be called a Godly or Christian kinda but an evil style of selection. Imagine how it would have been if your parents chose or forced you into one.

#SAYNOTOFORCEDMARRIAGE

Written by okereke Kingsley (Naruking) 

Edited by Eniobamo olajide Justin (Senser)