Discrimination In Girls Not Brides

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Striving in this era of globalization as a woman has many challenges and hardship that they have to conquer. The world is filled with stereotypes that lead to woman discrimination. In the case of child marriage, girls in particular are commonly controlled through violence, threats and humiliation, as well as experiencing isolation and loneliness. Children may not realistically be able to leave their marriage as they may not be able to support themselves financially or may fear repercussions from in-laws and the wider community, as well as their own families. Girls who leave their marriages without support are often vulnerable to other forms of slavery and exploitation.

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