Journal Article
In Plain Sight: The Neglected Linkage between Brideprice and Violent Conflict
Summary
Rising brideprice—the mandatory transfer of assets from a man’s family to the family of his bride—is a significant yet little-recognized catalyst for conflict. The phenomenon, which prevails in many areas of the world, prevents young men from marrying, driving them to join violent political groups offering access to women or resources. The relationship between brideprice and conflict underscores the need for more research on how structures of gender relations affect international security.
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Valerie M. Hudson and Hilary Matfess, "In Plain Sight: The Neglected Linkage between Brideprice and Violent Conflict," International Security, Vol. 42, No. 1 (Summer 2017), pp. 7–40.
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Rising brideprice—the mandatory transfer of assets from a man’s family to the family of his bride—is a significant yet little-recognized catalyst for conflict. The phenomenon, which prevails in many areas of the world, prevents young men from marrying, driving them to join violent political groups offering access to women or resources. The relationship between brideprice and conflict underscores the need for more research on how structures of gender relations affect international security.
Valerie M. Hudson and Hilary Matfess, "In Plain Sight: The Neglected Linkage between Brideprice and Violent Conflict," International Security, Vol. 42, No. 1 (Summer 2017), pp. 7–40.
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