In many cultures it is very normal and right to have arranged marriages. In the US culture, it is not.
Forced marriage and early marriage are harmful. Marriage should be by freewill and not forced.
All humans should have the right to determine their own fate/future. As a forced marriage takes away the right of self determination, it should not be allowed.
They're basically the same.
It is very rare for a forced marriage to occur. Usually they have arranged marriages, though. The parents find potential matches, they meet, and if the family and the bride/groom like each other well then they may decide to marry, but forcing them to marry is NOT a common practice.
actually forced marriages are prohibted in Islam
they said, "prithee will you marry me?'" or they didn't- they had forced marriages
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At the time arranged marriages were common. Parents arranged spouses for their children.
Forced marriages in Afghanistan are often rooted in deep-seated cultural traditions, economic pressures, and gender inequality. Families may arrange marriages to strengthen alliances, secure financial stability, or adhere to social norms that prioritize male authority and control over women's autonomy. Additionally, limited access to education and legal protections for women perpetuates these practices, making it challenging for individuals to resist or escape forced unions.
Historically, various governments and legal systems have denied the right to legal marriage and subjected families to forced separation, particularly in contexts of systemic discrimination. For example, during the era of segregation in the United States, laws prohibited interracial marriages, and policies like the Indian Adoption Project resulted in the forced separation of Indigenous children from their families. Additionally, in contemporary contexts, immigration policies can lead to family separation, denying the right to legal marriage for those facing deportation or detention.
Forced Marriage, Induction draft ( means the same thing), compelled marriage, externally-motivated alliance.