Bride kidnapping in post-Soviet Eurasia: a roundtable discussion
Journal Article
Throughout Eurasia, bride kidnapping continues to be a fairly common way to get married. The practice is becoming increasingly controversial. Some local actors argue the practice is a cultural tradition, while others question its acceptability, particularly when a woman is forced to marry against her will. Many scholars, journalists and non-governmental organization workers view non-consensual variations of bride kidnapping as a form of gender-based violence. In October 2016, an interdisciplinary group of scholars gathered at the annual Central Eurasia Studies Society conference to assess existing scholarship on bride kidnapping in post-Soviet Eurasia. Using an innovative format, this paper offers an edited transcript of that roundtable discussion. The roundtable format provides readers an opportunity to see a diverse range of perspectives and opinions in response to several questions about bride kidnapping. This paper provides a thorough introduction to key issues surrounding bride kidnapping and offers suggestions for areas that need further exploration.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Werner, C; Edling, C; Becker, C; Kim, E; Kleinbach, R; Sartbay, FE; Teachout, W
Published Date
- October 2, 2018
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 37 / 4
Start / End Page
- 582 - 601
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1465-3354
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0263-4937
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1080/02634937.2018.1511519
Citation Source
- Scopus