An article on girls in rural Rajasthan, India frequently dropping out early and marrying young. The researchers interviewed parents in a culturally sensitive manner and found that policies that help girls stay in school can prevent early marriage.

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Keywords

dropout, school attendance, marriage, labor, work, families, India, Asia

Focus Area

Resource Type

  • Article

Language

  • English - English

Region

  • Asia Pacific

Topic

  • Societal Norms & Working with Communities