The documentary Too young to wed deals with the issue of child marriage in Africa and Middle East. The tradition of underage marriage is a part of their culture and has been practiced for centuries. However, the tradition should not be used as an excuse for entering into marriage community. Girls are doomed to experience sexual and physical abuse by their husbands and family whereas their peers in the Western culture enjoy in childhood. Young girls give birth to babies who will continue the tradition of underage marriage. In this way, the cycle of early marriage continues.
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