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In 2024, Washington, Virginia and New Hampshire joined 10 other states and 2 US territories in banning child marriage without exceptions. Yet, there are still 37 states where children under 18 can marry under specific circumstances. Additionally, four states do not have a minimum age requirement for marriage, leaving it up to parental or judicial waivers to determine eligibility. Despite the US efforts to combat child marriage globally, this practice persists within the country and requires a comprehensive analysis from a human rights and feminist perspective. This chapter examines state laws and policies, explores the reasons behind the practice, and identifies strategies to effectively address it. By shedding light on these issues, this research aims to contribute to existing scholarship and the need to end child marriage within the United States.

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Child Marriage in the United States: A Human Rights and Feminist Perspective

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    2025年

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  • Susan Weaver,
  • Satang Nabaneh

摘要

In 2024, Washington, Virginia and New Hampshire joined 10 other states and 2 US territories in banning child marriage without exceptions. Yet, there are still 37 states where children under 18 can marry under specific circumstances. Additionally, four states do not have a minimum age requirement for marriage, leaving it up to parental or judicial waivers to determine eligibility. Despite the US efforts to combat child marriage globally, this practice persists within the country and requires a comprehensive analysis from a human rights and feminist perspective. This chapter examines state laws and policies, explores the reasons behind the practice, and identifies strategies to effectively address it. By shedding light on these issues, this research aims to contribute to existing scholarship and the need to end child marriage within the United States.