Political Studies
Volume 52, Issue 3, 2004, Pages 531-551

UK initiatives on forced marriage: Regulation, dialogue and exit (Review)

Phillips A.* , Dustin M.
  • a London School of Economics, London, United Kingdom, Gender Institute, London School of Economics, Houghton Street, London WC2A 2AE, United Kingdom
  • b London School of Economics, London, United Kingdom, Gender Institute, London School of Economics, Houghton Street, London WC2A 2AE, United Kingdom

Abstract

The literature on feminism and multiculturalism has identified potential conflicts between the recognition of cultural diversity and securing women's equality. Three broad approaches to this dilemma have emerged in the practices of contemporary states: regulation, working with the communities, and exit. Each of these is apparent in current initiatives regarding forced marriage, but the overwhelming emphasis in the UK has been on enabling individuals to exit from the threat or reality of a forced marriage. In assessing these initiatives, this paper highlights the limitations of exit and the danger of moving towards immigration regulation as the preferred solution.

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DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-9248.2004.00494.x
ISSN: 00323217
Cited by: 78
Original Language: English