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Girls continue to complete education at lower rates than their male peers in Tajikistan. Studies have pointed to a variety of factors at the family, community, and national levels. In this chapter, we will explore the influence of marriage expectationsmarriage expectations on girls’ educational attainment in Tajikistan. The first author conducted interviews with close to 20 women in Tajikistan. The analysis found that marriage expectations significantly influence girls’ educational attainment, contributing to the persistently lower completion rates among females compared to their male counterparts. This underscores the need to address societal expectations surrounding marriage to promote greater educational opportunities for girls in Tajikistan.

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The Impact of Marriage and Marriage Expectations on Girls’ Education in Tajikistan

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    2025年

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  • Parvina Yakubova,
  • Christopher M. Whitsel,
  • Aliya Kuzhabekova,
  • Zumrad Kataeva

摘要

Girls continue to complete education at lower rates than their male peers in Tajikistan. Studies have pointed to a variety of factors at the family, community, and national levels. In this chapter, we will explore the influence of marriage expectationsmarriage expectations on girls’ educational attainment in Tajikistan. The first author conducted interviews with close to 20 women in Tajikistan. The analysis found that marriage expectations significantly influence girls’ educational attainment, contributing to the persistently lower completion rates among females compared to their male counterparts. This underscores the need to address societal expectations surrounding marriage to promote greater educational opportunities for girls in Tajikistan.