The Experiences Of Child Marriage Among Rohingya Refugee Girls In Malaysia: A Qualitative Analysis

Dee, Kaney Anita (2024) The Experiences Of Child Marriage Among Rohingya Refugee Girls In Malaysia: A Qualitative Analysis. PhD thesis, Universiti Sains Malaysia.

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Abstract

The Rohingya, a Muslim ethnic group, have fled Myanmar for decades due to oppression, persecution, and being denied citizenship. Many Rohingya have fled to Malaysia because it is a Muslim country and offers low-skilled employment opportunities. Malaysia has not ratified the 1951 Refugee Convention and 1967 Protocol, hence the Rohingya in Malaysia are considered as illegals, denying them legal work and education in government schools. The Rohingyas’ status as stateless refugees and their patriarchal culture led to a high prevalence of child marriage among the Rohingya. This qualitative study explored the perspectives of the Rohingya on child marriage. It also examined factors associated with child marriage among the Rohingya in Malaysia. Finally, it explored solutions to prevent child marriage among the Rohingya. The researcher interviewed Rohingya women who married as girls (n=14). The researcher also conducted focus group discussions with community stakeholders (n=18) and Rohingya men aged 35 and older (n=20). Data were analysed and themes were identified using Atlas.ti software. Respondents shared a variety of perspectives about Rohingya child marriage, including that it is common, has some positive aspects, and cannot be stopped.

Item Type: Thesis (PhD)
Subjects: H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) > H1-99 Social sciences (General)
Divisions: Pusat Pengajian Sains Kemasyarakatan (School of Social Sciences) > Thesis
Depositing User: Mr Mohammad Harish Sabri
Date Deposited: 10 Jun 2025 02:17
Last Modified: 10 Jun 2025 02:17
URI: http://eprints.usm.my/id/eprint/62424

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