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Vaishnavi B

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Every day, you might come across various news stories related to child marriages, stating that a 12-year-old girl got married to a 30-year-old man or a 20-year-old girl got married to an 80-year-old man in the name of ritual. Child marriage is a practice that has been around for ages in India. Yes, it is undeniably present in the modern world, particularly in rural India. There are people who, despite many factors, still get their young daughters married to an older man without thinking twice about her life and choices. In this article, you will find out why child marriage is still a practice in many regions of India.<h1>What Does Child Marriage Even Mean?</h1>&nbsp;Even though you might not have seen it in reality, but we all have heard about child marriage in news or seen in movies. Child marriage is a complicated issue. It is based on gender inequality and the belief that girls and women are menial to boys and men. When a young girl is married to an older man with or without her consent, it is known as "child marriage." Child marriage is still a popular thing in rural India. Girls are more susceptible to child marriage than boys, but child marriage is a gender-neutral issue as many boys also get married at a young age.Child marriage is a marital practice under Indian law where the girl and the boy have not reached the age of 18 or 21 years. As marriage has a great impact on the mental, physical, psychological, and spiritual health of a boy and girl, it is crucial to avoid child marriage, as it has tragic consequences and is a disgraceful crime.&nbsp;<h1>5 Reasons On Why Child Marriage Is Still A Practice In Some Countries</h1>&nbsp;As far as we are from the rural regions, we are far from the fact that child marriages are still in practice. You might come across such child marriage news and think that there might be only one or two cases that exist, but, according to the Census Bureau, 0.99% of married males were married when they were less than 10 years old. The proportion of women is higher, i.e., 1.11%. The practice continues to be general in parts of Rajasthan and in the state of Odisha. Child marriage is too deeply rooted in the social order and culture, and resisting it is a futile endeavor.<h2>Five Factors That Lead To Child Marriage</h2>&nbsp;<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:82.84%;"><img src="https://strapi.thekarmapoints.com/uploads/FC_81_FE_92_3_B02_4177_B059_15_B3_C5_C7_A0_AC_15689f7677.jpeg" alt="FC81FE92-3B02-4177-B059-15B3C5C7A0AC.jpeg" srcset="https://strapi.thekarmapoints.com/uploads/thumbnail_FC_81_FE_92_3_B02_4177_B059_15_B3_C5_C7_A0_AC_15689f7677.jpeg 234w,https://strapi.thekarmapoints.com/uploads/small_FC_81_FE_92_3_B02_4177_B059_15_B3_C5_C7_A0_AC_15689f7677.jpeg 500w," sizes="100vw"></figure>There are numerous factors that have contributed to the continued practice of child marriage. Some factors include:<ul><li>Gender inequality</li><li>Poverty</li><li>Social and cultural norms</li><li>Lack of awareness</li><li>Insecurity</li></ul><h3>Gender Inequality</h3>Child marriage is a branch of gender inequality and the belief that girls and women are somehow menial to boys and men. In patriarchal society, women are given less importance. Patriarchal systems, i.e., systems dominated by men, which value girls as inferior to men, also include a mindset that controls how a girl behaves and dresses, where she goes, who she sees, and who and when she marries. Here, girls don’t have the courage or right to choose their grooms or when they want to get married.<h3>Poverty</h3>More than half of the girls from the poorest families in India get married as children due to the extreme poverty of the family, and sometimes the girls themselves believe that marriage is the solution to having a secured future. Marriage is seen as an opportunity to reduce family expenses and gain financial security, which eases the burden on family members of girls who get married young.<h3>Social and cultural norms</h3>Social norms are self-made rules of behavior for a group of people. People follow them to show that they belong to a group because of social pressure or compulsion from those in power. Child marriage is an orthodox practice in many places that happens simply because it has been going on for generations. In some communities, girls become women in the eyes of the inhabitants when they start menstruating. Marriage is thus the next step for a girl to attain the status of wife and mother.Lack of awarenessMany people in rural regions are unaware of many Indian laws and amendments. Due to a lack of awareness, most people are unaware of the fact that child marriage is a heinous crime in India. Most parents think that after getting their girls married, their financial burden may lessen, but they fail to understand that child marriage can destroy their child’s life as well. Mostly, child marriage happens in remote rural villages where there is no communication, internet, or even transport, and people in the society are not aware of the government's policies.<h3>Insecurity</h3>Many parents marry off their daughters at a young age because they assume it is in her best interest, often to confirm safety in areas where girls are at high risk of molestation and physical or sexual violence. Also, parents see child marriage as a way to cope with increasing financial difficulties. In rural areas, access to education is reduced, putting girls at greater risk of abuse and exploitation, including slavery and child marriage.As far as the government and NGOs are aiming to reduce child marriage, it has been evident that it is still in practice. More strict laws need to be introduced, and awareness of these laws must be spread in rural regions to reduce the rate of child marriage.<h2> &nbsp;What as an individual can you do?</h2>&nbsp;It's simple! You can donate to Ngos who are working in favour for abolishing child marriage via Karma Points.&nbsp;Download Karma Points app or simply login to @thekarmapoints.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Karma Points app enables donors to personalise their donation experiences and contribute with full&nbsp; transparency. By donating through the Karma Points app, you can actually help a lot of women,&nbsp; children, and elderly people, help in poverty eradication, and educate children. Not only this, karma&nbsp; points also offer you exciting points after your donations, called "the karma points," which is kind&nbsp; of a reward for your good deed. These points can be redeemed on our website or on the karma points app with various brands such as Cultfit, Chaipoint, Nat Habit, and Ugaoo partnered with us.&nbsp;

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Child marriage: There are numerous factors that have contributed to the continued practice of child marriage. Some factors include:
1. Gender inequality
2. Poverty
3. Social and cultural norms
4. Lack of awareness
5. Insecurity


Child marriage in India 

In India, child marriage is still a thing, and it's causing a lot of concern. Learn about the reasons for this issue, and how you can help to fix it.

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Revealing the Uncomfortable Truth of Child Marriage in India!

Revealing the Uncomfortable Truth of Child Marriage in India!

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