Okeh-Ingol Child Marriage Among the Becheve; Educational, Health and Ethical Implications
Posted: 25 Jul 2011
Date Written: July 25, 2011
Abstract
This paper examines Okeh-Ingol or Olambe child marriage among the Becheve people of northern Cross River State. It was observed that the marriage which was contracted without the consent of the girl-child has serious implication in the life of the girl-child. Her educational attainment is stultified. Some of her human rights are infringed upon. The practice has the capacity of encouraging the spread of HIV/AIDS. The paper points out that this practice which prejudices girl-child schooling and her social and emotional development should be stopped. It made some recommendations on how such practices could be stopped.
Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation
Ugal, David Betelwhobel and Ugal, David Betelwhobel and Anyacho, E. O., Okeh-Ingol Child Marriage Among the Becheve; Educational, Health and Ethical Implications (July 25, 2011). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1894830
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