We Must Abolish Forced Marriages At All Cost

in hive-187593 •  3 years ago 


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Hi all,

Marriage is an important part of a human's life where we are bonded together by covenant. This sacred covenant ensures that we are united as one for eternity. But this does not mean that all forms of union must be acceptable.

For ages, there have been several ways people are united without their consent which for some reason are still in use up till today. This should not be the case but quite unfortunately it is.

Archaic forms of marriages such as child betrothal and forced marriages are still seen as of today. And unfortunately, this is acceptable in many ghanaian villages according to customary rites.



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This practice has left so many women weeping in their marital homes for the rest of their lives. And in this country of ours where divorce is prohibited, it is more likely that people who are subjected to this form of marriage will never leave.

What happens is that the child will be seen by a well to do person in society who is usually good friends with the family. Then it is decided that once the girl is of age, she will be given to the man for marriage. As a show of affection, the man usually takes care of the child till she grows up eventually. Then she becomes his by right.

This has seen many girls end up in polygamous homes, becoming second, third or fourth wives. They will then have to give up any dream they ever had of marrying someone of their age.



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I am quite surprised that people, especially those in the villages, still see this as quite normal. But there is nothing normal about this. This is a hideous act that must be completely abolished and made a crime.

That needs to be our position on this matter, nothing else.

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You have made and lineout clear truth, but it is difficult to talk about depending on where you are coming from.

I personally think marriage should be a heart affair

@juzkid upvoted you 😄🎉🎉🎉

It should be 😢

This is a pity.

May we grow, learn to be educated to pass this stage.

It’s disheartening 🥹