Work

UK Initiatives on Forced Marriage: Regulation, Dialogue and Exit

Year: 2004

Type: article

Abstract: The literature on feminism and multiculturalism has identified potential conflicts between the recognition of cultural diversity and securing women's equality. Three broad approaches to this dilemma have emerged in the practices of contemporary states: regulation, working with the communities, and exit. Each of these is apparent in current initiatives regarding forced marriage, but the overwhelming emphasis in the UK has been on enabling individuals to exit from the threat or reality of a forced marriage. In assessing these initiatives, this paper highlights the limitations of exit and the danger of moving towards immigration regulation as the preferred solution.

Source: Political Studies

DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-9248.2004.00494.x

Authors: Anne Phillips, Moira Dustin

Institution: London School of Economics and Political Science

Language: English

Topic: Multicultural Socio-Legal Studies

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Gender equality, Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

Funder: Nuffield Foundation