Prevalence of Child Marriages and its Socio-Economic Impacts

Abstract

Child marriage is a broad societal phenomenon that has existed in every part of Pakistan since its inception of the country. This study demonstrates a male-dominated society of Makran, where the social, economic, and psychological perspectives of child marriage, are day-to-day issues faced by most of the areas. The impacts on the health of brides during pregnancy and their education will be focused on in the aforesaid research. Albeit, this  article  based on qualitative and quantitative approaches by conducting in-depth interviews at the union council level. The findings of this study will be used for the legislature as the existing laws are not adequate to with-strain child marriage. The illiteracy and lack of awareness are reasons that most cases of child marriages go unreported, thenceforwards, it has caused mental and physical impacts on children; However, this present study will expose the potential outcomes and will be used to overcome the challenges. This research, too, will examine the consequences of child marriages and their effect on the economy, thenceforth, the research will be beneficial for the needful. This paper will contribute to a lasting impact on child marriage and oblige the concerned authorities to get rid of such illicit cases and bring children into a fascinating and delightful society.