Using early marriage in Roma communities
as a case study, this article proposes
respectful, culturally sensitive ways to
reduce early marriage. Part 1 is an
introduction. Part 2 examines rationales
for early marriage in cultures where it is
practiced. Part 3 uses legal anthropology,
legal pluralism, and critical feminist
intersectional theory to examine the
phenomenon of early marriage. Part 4
discusses the harms of early marriage from
a human rights perspective and the
international human rights standards meant
to protect girls. Part 5 presents a case