Economic insecurity and anxiety for the future1) marriage ensures security from poverty, hunger , sexual

violence 2) incidence of early Marriages are high in migrant popln, communities experiencing frequent floods and droughts.

Honor and control1)pregnancy outside wedlock

2)sexuality of the girl as honor of the family.

3)early marriage as a way to redu

Changing economy and increased poverty of rur

1) the dearth of opportunities of work decreased for poor wome

They increase negotiating

oppourtunities

Approaches to fight-

empowerment , make them

know,believe , fight and raise their

choices.

Trafficking1) in states where low sex ratio is prevailing , trafficking from poor

States is prevalent.

Community dialogueImproving the understanding of

communities in the issue specific to their culture,context and

understanding.

Root causes of early marriages

1)Education about sexuality, marriage and alternatives.2)changing attitude about

masculinity

Internet and technology are creating new opportunities

Impact of early marriage

Critically examining the inequalities in the institution

1) bride must be from equal or lower caste

Sexuality and family planning1) pressure to prove fertility

2)family planning options are limited.

3)forceful marital sex

Labor1) Marriage brings in new workforce

in to their families through marriage..

Law and governanceStrong just

Rigid gender roles, control of sexuality

Maternal and child health1) young brides are malnourished as

the early servili1) young brides are malnourished.

2) the demands of fertility keeps t

Anti trafficking vigilance committies

Education and jobs1)increased dropouts

2)pressure of family responsibilities puts them for semi skilled/unskilled

jobs.

Livelihood oppourtunitiesA) skill development

B) micro finance and saving programs

C) the problem is rigid gender roles

Protection against violence

1) safe spaces for adol