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Bride kidnapping in post-Soviet Eurasia: a roundtable discussion

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Werner, C; Edling, C; Becker, C; Kim, E; Kleinbach, R; Sartbay, FE; Teachout, W
Published in: Central Asian Survey
October 2, 2018

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.

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Central Asian Survey

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1465-3354

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0263-4937

Publication Date

October 2, 2018

Volume

37

Issue

4

Start / End Page

582 / 601

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  • Political Science & Public Administration
 

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Werner, C., Edling, C., Becker, C., Kim, E., Kleinbach, R., Sartbay, F. E., & Teachout, W. (2018). Bride kidnapping in post-Soviet Eurasia: a roundtable discussion. Central Asian Survey, 37(4), 582–601. https://doi.org/10.1080/02634937.2018.1511519
Werner, C., C. Edling, C. Becker, E. Kim, R. Kleinbach, F. E. Sartbay, and W. Teachout. “Bride kidnapping in post-Soviet Eurasia: a roundtable discussion.” Central Asian Survey 37, no. 4 (October 2, 2018): 582–601. https://doi.org/10.1080/02634937.2018.1511519.
Werner C, Edling C, Becker C, Kim E, Kleinbach R, Sartbay FE, et al. Bride kidnapping in post-Soviet Eurasia: a roundtable discussion. Central Asian Survey. 2018 Oct 2;37(4):582–601.
Werner, C., et al. “Bride kidnapping in post-Soviet Eurasia: a roundtable discussion.” Central Asian Survey, vol. 37, no. 4, Oct. 2018, pp. 582–601. Scopus, doi:10.1080/02634937.2018.1511519.
Werner C, Edling C, Becker C, Kim E, Kleinbach R, Sartbay FE, Teachout W. Bride kidnapping in post-Soviet Eurasia: a roundtable discussion. Central Asian Survey. 2018 Oct 2;37(4):582–601.

Published In

Central Asian Survey

DOI

EISSN

1465-3354

ISSN

0263-4937

Publication Date

October 2, 2018

Volume

37

Issue

4

Start / End Page

582 / 601

Related Subject Headings

  • Political Science & Public Administration