Economics of Child Marriage in India : Issues and challenges / B. Suresh Lal & G. Kavitha.

1. Child Marriage in India
2. Child Marriage Scenario in the world
3. Earlier studies of child marriages
4. Child Marriages key drivers
5. Case studies of child marriage
6. Socioeconomic conditions of married child
7. child marriages impact and consequence
8. prevention of child marriages:
Role of Judiciary
Bibliography
Index

Child marriage in India has been practiced for centuries, with children married off before their physical and mental maturity. The problem of child marriage in India remains rooted in a complex matrix of religious traditions, social practices, economic factors and deeply rooted prejudices. Regardless of its roots, child marriage constitutes a gross violation of human rights, leaving physical, psychological and emotional scars for life. Sexual activity starts soon after marriage, and pregnancy and childbirth at an early age can lead to maternal as well as infant mortality. moreover, women who marry younger are more likely to experience domestic violence within the home.
The book covers wide variety of aspects like child Marriage in India, child marriage Scenario in the world, Earlier studies of child marriage, key drivers of child marriage, case studies of the child marriage, socio and economic conditions of the married child, child marriages impact and consequence and prevention of child marriages- role of judiciary. This book helps to students, researchers, teachers and policy makers in the field of economics and sociology.