Although early marriage is on the decline, it still occurs in low-income countries such as Yemen. Explain this phenomenon.
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: War and conflict impact a countries economics and the economics of its citizens making it more challenging for families to survive and acquire basic needs. Families resort to giving young daughters in marriage for a bride price to help offset some of their reduced income due to wars.
KEY: Learning Objective: 8.2: Explain the relationship between armed conflict and poverty.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Child Brides in a Time of Crisis
Difficulty Level: Easy
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