Poverty, Gender Inequality Force Girls Into Marriage

bride – n. a woman who has just married or is about to be married

gender – n. the state of being male or female

advocate – n. a person who argues for or supports a cause or policy

abuse – n. harmful treatment of a person or animal

At what age do you think a person is old enough to marry? Do you think parents should decide whom and when their children marry? Should individuals be free to make the decision for themselves?

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