DOI
10.32436/2475-6423.1121
Abstract
Child marriage is defined as a formal or informal union before the age of 18. As in much of sub-Saharan Africa, the prevalence of child marriage remains high in the Republic of Congo (RoC), in part because educational attainment for girls is low. Based on qualitative fieldwork, this article looks at communities’ perceptions of child marriage and girls’ education and their suggestions for programs and policies that could improve outcomes for girls. The article also discusses potential implications for Catholic and other faith-based schools, as well as faith leaders.
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Boungou Bazika, Jean-Christophe; Mféré Akiana, Wolf Ulrich; and Wodon, Quentin
(2022)
"Girls’ Education and Child Marriage in Central Africa | Insights from Qualitative Fieldwork Part II: The Republic of Congo,"
Journal of Global Catholicism:
Vol. 7:
Iss.
1, Article 4. p.60-89.
DOI: 10.32436/2475-6423.1121
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https://crossworks.holycross.edu/jgc/vol7/iss1/4
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