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Mama, I Wanna Go Home. The Intersectionality of Early Forced Unions in Mozambique.

Hall, Louise LU (2025) GNVM03 20251
Department of Gender Studies
Abstract
This thesis illustrates the issue of Early Forced Unions (EFUs) in Mozambique, and its intersecting aspects. The enforcement of The 2019 Law on Preventing and Combating Premature Unions is established in the country, however, demonstrates a gap between legislation and practice. Throughout this thesis, factors of EFUs will be considered - financial vulnerability, cultural and traditional norms, patriarchal structures, lack of community awareness, the weak implementation of the law, the absence of respect for girls and women, and lack of education. Drawing from interviews, previous research, the Capability Approach and intersectionality, the thesis addresses the gap between legislation and practice to prohibit EFUs. The thesis shows that the... (More)
This thesis illustrates the issue of Early Forced Unions (EFUs) in Mozambique, and its intersecting aspects. The enforcement of The 2019 Law on Preventing and Combating Premature Unions is established in the country, however, demonstrates a gap between legislation and practice. Throughout this thesis, factors of EFUs will be considered - financial vulnerability, cultural and traditional norms, patriarchal structures, lack of community awareness, the weak implementation of the law, the absence of respect for girls and women, and lack of education. Drawing from interviews, previous research, the Capability Approach and intersectionality, the thesis addresses the gap between legislation and practice to prohibit EFUs. The thesis shows that the implementation of the law in Mozambique remains a challenge, based upon patriarchal attitudes and structures, along with cultural norms and attitudes. Certainly, the previously mentioned factors are also drivers of EFUs. The complexity that is intersectionality. (Less)
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author
Hall, Louise LU
supervisor
organization
course
GNVM03 20251
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
Early Forced Unions, Mozambique, Capabilities, NGOs, Empowerment, Tvångsäktenskap, Moçambique, Möjligheter, NGO, Bemyndigande
language
English
id
9205459
date added to LUP
2025-06-25 14:33:56
date last changed
2025-06-25 14:33:56
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  abstract     = {{This thesis illustrates the issue of Early Forced Unions (EFUs) in Mozambique, and its intersecting aspects. The enforcement of The 2019 Law on Preventing and Combating Premature Unions is established in the country, however, demonstrates a gap between legislation and practice. Throughout this thesis, factors of EFUs will be considered - financial vulnerability, cultural and traditional norms, patriarchal structures, lack of community awareness, the weak implementation of the law, the absence of respect for girls and women, and lack of education. Drawing from interviews, previous research, the Capability Approach and intersectionality, the thesis addresses the gap between legislation and practice to prohibit EFUs. The thesis shows that the implementation of the law in Mozambique remains a challenge, based upon patriarchal attitudes and structures, along with cultural norms and attitudes. Certainly, the previously mentioned factors are also drivers of EFUs. The complexity that is intersectionality.}},
  author       = {{Hall, Louise}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Mama, I Wanna Go Home. The Intersectionality of Early Forced Unions in Mozambique.}},
  year         = {{2025}},
}