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Forced marriage in Belgium : an analysis of the current situation Ghent University
Women's perspectives on marriage and rights in Morocco: risk factors for forced and early marriage in the Marrakech region Ghent University
Determinants of child and forced marriage in Morocco: stakeholder perspectives on health, policies and human rights Ghent University
De mythe van het maagdenvlies Ghent University
The hymen can be ruptured during sexual intercourse, but also in many different, non-sexual ways. In cultures where female virginity is highly valued, premarital defloration is a source of shame for both the girl and her family. Thus, these young women, including brides whose virginity cannot be demonstrated at their wedding, run the risk of public humiliation, repudiation, violence, etc. Considering these sanctions, some girls feel forced to ...