EL MATRIMONIO INFANTIL EN MÉXICO

Abstract

Child marriage is a major social phenomenon in which children and adolescents are abused and exposed. Their rights are violated and they are exposed to both physically and psychologically dangers, since it is a forced marriage between an adult and a minor. It is a disorder where drastically change from a child or teenager to play the role of and adult with a series of responsibilities not suitable for their age. The child not only have to be inserted into adulthood but they also develop as wives or husbands, even in mothers without having reached adulthood or without even knowing what marriage and motherhood implies. Child marriage is a serious violation of the Rights of the Child, and girls are more vulnerable to this situation, as they have to bear the obligation to be both wife and marital rape is increasing when they are in. Leaving childhood and moving into adulthood is not easy, nor is it possible to assimilate from one day to another, so children who suffer from this violation have serious problems developing before society because they are prevented from physical freedom, as well as the ability to decide their future for themselves.