world recognise marriage as the union of man and woman but beyond this there is difference as in west,
The New Marriage Law was the first official act passed by the CCP, and signalled a radical change from the existing patriarchal Chinese marriage traditions. It was accompanied by an extensive propaganda campaign, as shown below. Its main purpose was to eliminate ‘feudal oppression’ and promote freedom of choice within marriage, equality, and strengthen family ties. It has since been superseded by the Second Marriage Law 1980. Traditionally, Chinese marriage had often been arranged or forced,
In our contemporary society, early marriage is one of the crucial issues that children are forced to deal with such a situation and often occurs without the consent of both sides. Early marriage is regarded as compromising the fundamental rights of children and taking a serious responsibility that children are not psychologically or physically ready. Regardless of the fact that child marriage was prohibited by international law in many countries, 1 in 8 girls in developing countries is married before
Customary Marriage was the known system of marriage in Nigeria before the colonial era. This system of marriage was also prevalent in other African countries. The institution of marriage is an integral part of the African culture. Despite introduction of statutory law marriage; civilization; criticisms against it; introduction of new religions to the people and fast development of statutory law marriage rules over customary law marriage rules, many people still prefer customary law marriage to statutory
Background of the Study Throughout the world, marriage is regarded as a moment of celebration and a landmark in adult life. Sadly, the practice of early marriage gives no such cause for celebration. All too often, the burden of a marriage partner upon a child means that a girl or boy’s childhood is cut short and their fundamental rights are compromised. Over the last thirty years with UNICEF in Asia, the phenomena of child marriage and early marriage on numerous occasions. While much of the impact
patriarchy then I will describe how patriarchy affect the distribution of power in society. Then I will shortly describe the story ‘Rites of Passage’ written by Bulbul Sharma And in the end I will discuss why all women are not equally disenfranchised under patriarchy and how is the‘wifehood and motherhood glorified in the patriarchal system. What is Patriarchy? Patriarchy is a social system in which eldest male member of the family rules over the family. According to some feminist writers Patriarchy
difficult for wife to stay with her husband under the limits and rules prescribed by ALLAH. Suit for khula is filed by wife and is entertained by court in family court under family law ordinance. For the suit by Muslim women for dissolution of marriage is entertained under Muslim Marriage act 1939 .This act came in
and family values that were once predominant in traditional Indian culture. Modernization involves a transformation in beliefs about the way the material world functions; westernization requires an alteration in cosmological viewpoints about how one should live their life. Developed by Muslim invasion and European colonization, India 's history begins with the Indus Valley Civilization. Their culture is formed by all different countries and backgrounds. Changes are being made in all areas including
Arranged marriages An Arranged marriage is defined as a marriage that is established before a lengthy relationship. It is a marriage that is planned by the families or a so-called “matchmaker”, the “matchmaker” is trying to find someone who will fit together with his client. In this essay I will discuss two different views on arranged marriage, both disadvantages and advantages. In some cultures and religions, arranged marriage is very common, especially in the Middle East. Religions that use
registration of customary marriage in Kenya. I will first expound how the theory of legal pluralism is related to customary law. I will then look at the essentials of a valid customary marriage that were in place before the requirement of registration. After that i will look at the place of Customary marriages before the position for registration was enacted. I will then look at how the provision for customary marriages was enacted. Finally i will look at the position of customary marriages after the provision