ABSTRACT
The research mainly focused on investigating the influence of religion in promoting early child marriages in Masvingo. This paper employs the qualitative research method. Data was collected using interviews. The study found out that, the doctrine is the main cause of child marriages in that they follow the steps of their late elders who implement the teachings. The study found out that, the doctrine undermines the rights of women in the church and in their homestead and young girls by marring them off at a tender age. The study established that church elders corrupt young girls. Several recommendations to end child marriages were proffered by the researcher.
MAWISIRE, C (2021). Influence Of Religion On Child Marriages In Marange Apostolic Church In Masvingo. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/influence-of-religion-on-child-marriages-in-marange-apostolic-church-in-masvingo
MAWISIRE, CAROLINE "Influence Of Religion On Child Marriages In Marange Apostolic Church In Masvingo" Afribary. Afribary, 10 May. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/influence-of-religion-on-child-marriages-in-marange-apostolic-church-in-masvingo. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
MAWISIRE, CAROLINE . "Influence Of Religion On Child Marriages In Marange Apostolic Church In Masvingo". Afribary, Afribary, 10 May. 2021. Web. 22 Dec. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/influence-of-religion-on-child-marriages-in-marange-apostolic-church-in-masvingo >.
MAWISIRE, CAROLINE . "Influence Of Religion On Child Marriages In Marange Apostolic Church In Masvingo" Afribary (2021). Accessed December 22, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/influence-of-religion-on-child-marriages-in-marange-apostolic-church-in-masvingo