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Reasons of late marriages in pakistan

Reasons of late marriages in pakistan. D efinition. Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people called spouses that establishes rights and obligations between the spouses, between the spouses and their children, and between the spouses and their in-laws . .

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Reasons of late marriages in pakistan

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  1. Reasons of late marriages in pakistan

  2. Definition Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people called spouses that establishes rights and obligations between the spouses, between the spouses and their children, and between the spouses and their in-laws. 

  3. Concept of marriage according to Quran Nikah is an Arabic term used for marriage. It means “contract”. (“Aqd in Arabic). The Quran specifically refers to marriage as “mithaqun Ghalithun,”. Which means “a strong agreement”. “and they have taken a strong pledge (Mithaqun Ghalithun) from you?” (Quran 4:21)

  4. Reasons of late marriages particularly in Pakistan

  5. Dowry a social evil Demanding of dowry is a social evil or a crime. Every eligible boy has a price. He is for sale to the highest bidder. His parents dictate the terms and demand dowry in the form of cash and kind. Such demands put the poor father of the girl in a tight corner  He, however, cannot meet constant demands made repeatedly even after marriage as there is a limit to his finances . He may beg, borrow or steal but he has to spend for his daughter's marriage

  6. This evil has subjected brides to risks of being harassed, tortured and even of death (Dowry death).

  7. Family responsibilities Presence of unmarried sisters at home

  8. Didn't find the right match earlier

  9. Phobia of higher social status Higher status of bridegroom is desired for a higher educated or advanced status girl. Advertisements are given in newspaper or matrimonial services are preferred. Some of the prospective aspirants are selected and list of options is prepared. Procedures for enquiry of antecedent of a suitable bridegroom are carried out. All this procedure consumes most of the time. Again the girl becomes more over aged.

  10. Fascination of girls At the age of 20 Dreaming of her prince At early 50’s =stress tension+lonliness at early thirtiesstill dreaming

  11. habit of leading a free life 

  12. Gender selection at Birth Female feticide a growing factor for unmarried men

  13. Conclusion mass marriage An excellent concept to avoid excess expenditure Awareness and proper education among people.

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