Child Marriage Among the Roma Population in Serbia : Ethnographic research
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Child marriage occurs in the general population in Serbia, and is most commonly encountered
among poor populations and in rural areas. The practice, however, is noticeably present
in Roma communities, where, according to UNICEF’s Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS),
more than half of all girls are married before turning 18 years old. This report presents the
findings of research on child marriage in Roma communities in Serbia, with a focus on the key
factors that influence the existence and reproduction of the practice. The analysis conducted
encompassed diverse risk and change factors present in Roma communities, ranging from the
impact of social and cultural norms, economic factors and perceptions of the importance of
education, to marginalization of these communities as a consequence of pressure from the
majority environment. The analysis focused in particular on the interconnection of these factors
and their differing impact depending on the local context
Keywords:
child marriage / Serbia / RomaSource:
2017, 1-108Publisher:
- Belgrade : UNICEF
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https://www.unicef.org/serbia/en/reports/child-marriage-among-roma-population-serbiahttp://dais.sanu.ac.rs/123456789/8713
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Đorđević I, Gavrilović L. Child Marriage Among the Roma Population in Serbia : Ethnographic research. 2017;:1-108
Đorđević, I.,& Gavrilović, L. (2017). Child Marriage Among the Roma Population in Serbia : Ethnographic research. nullBelgrade : UNICEF., null, 1-108.
Đorđević Ivan, Gavrilović Ljiljana, "Child Marriage Among the Roma Population in Serbia : Ethnographic research" null (2017):1-108