Temporary and Child Marriages in Iran and Afghanistan : Historical Perspectives and Contemporary Issues

"This book discusses the popularity of temporary and child marriages in Iran and Afghanistan and explores their historical background and the reasons why they still persist today. Further, it offers readers insights into the emotional and psychological violence that the women who have been subjected to these practices experience. The respective contributions address the persistence of these traditions, their ramifications for the wellbeing of women and the development of societies and human relations. Taken together, they offer an excellent academic tool for students, academics and researchers studying the anthropology and sociology of kinship, and family in the Middle East"-- Provided by publisher Foreword 5 Overview of the Volume 12 Contents 15 Editor and Contributors 16 1 Temporary and Child Marriages: Historical Perspectives and Contemporary Issues in Iran, Iraq, and Afghanistan • Mohinder Watson 20 2 Temporary Marriage Among Shiite and Sunni Muslims: Comparative Study of ‘Istimtā’, Mut’ah, and Misyār • Ali Hasannia and Mostafa Masoudian 49 3 The Role of Temporary Marriage (TM) in Promoting Early Child Marriage (ECM) in Iran • Kameel Ahmady 64 4 Child Marriages and Their Results: Insights from Women’s Stories • Mary Elaine Hegland and Maryam Karimi 84 5 What Is Afghan Culture? Some Reflections on a Contested Notion • Gabriele Rasuly-Paleczek 104 6 Study on the Popularity of Child and Forced Marriages in Austria • S. Behnaz Hosseini and Ourania Roditi 125 7 Customary Law Marriage Among the Turkmen of Iran: The Kinship Structure with Emphasis on the Role of the Bride Price • Manijeh Maghsudi 144