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Bride kidnapping in post-Soviet Eurasia: a roundtable discussion.
- Source :
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Central Asian Survey . Dec2018, Vol. 37 Issue 4, p582-601. 20p. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Throughout Eurasia, bride kidnapping continues to be a fairly common way to get married. The practice is becoming increasingly controversial. Some local actors argue the practice is a cultural tradition, while others question its acceptability, particularly when a woman is forced to marry against her will. Many scholars, journalists and non-governmental organization workers view non-consensual variations of bride kidnapping as a form of gender-based violence. In October 2016, an interdisciplinary group of scholars gathered at the annual Central Eurasia Studies Society conference to assess existing scholarship on bride kidnapping in post-Soviet Eurasia. Using an innovative format, this paper offers an edited transcript of that roundtable discussion. The roundtable format provides readers an opportunity to see a diverse range of perspectives and opinions in response to several questions about bride kidnapping. This paper provides a thorough introduction to key issues surrounding bride kidnapping and offers suggestions for areas that need further exploration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *KIDNAPPING
*BRIDES
*MARRIAGE
*ABUSE of women
*VIOLENCE
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 02634937
- Volume :
- 37
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Central Asian Survey
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 132556122
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/02634937.2018.1511519