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Ending Female Genital Mutilation and Child Marriage in Tanzania
Fordham International Law Journal (2015)
  • Lisa Avalos
  • Naima Farrell
  • Rebecca Stellato
  • Marc Werner
Abstract
This article analyzes the intertwined practices of female genital mutilation, child marriage, domestic violence, and bride price in Tanzania. It argues that these different types of violence reinforce one another. Interventions must therefore address the problems together, as multiple manifestations of gender-based violence. The article makes recommendations for reform.
Keywords
  • female genital mutilation,
  • child marriage,
  • bride price,
  • gender-based violence,
  • women's rights,
  • human rights,
  • Tanzania,
  • international law,
  • comparative law
Publication Date
Spring April, 2015
Citation Information
Lisa Avalos, Naima Farrell, Rebecca Stellato and Marc Werner. "Ending Female Genital Mutilation and Child Marriage in Tanzania" Fordham International Law Journal Vol. 38 Iss. 3 (2015) p. 639 - 700
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/lisa_avalos/5/