Causes and Consequences of Early Marriages in Khanewal District Punjab, Pakistan

Abstract

Early marriage is a human rights violation and a practice that undermines efforts to promote sustainable development, early marriage has affected 58 million girls, many of whom were married against their will and in violation of international laws and conventions. The present study of main focus causes and consequences of early marriage in Khanewall district, Punjab Pakistan. The research was conducted for the main objectives of, to find out the health problems of married women by early marriage as well as, to investigate the impact of early marriage on women life. The population was selected the area of ward no-1 Basti Syedan Jhang Road tehsil. Kabir Walla District, Khanewal Punjab Pakistan. It is situated 45 Kilo meter away from Multan. 100 Respondents were selected for this study with the help of Snow ball sampling. For data collection Interview guide was done for early marriages. Through interview, the researcher was able to observe deep to the attitude and expressions of respondents.