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This study examines the social determinants of high rates of cousin marriages in rural and urban areas of Rawalpindi District, Pakistan. The authors conducted interviews and focus groups with 40 participants from two areas, a rural village and urban housing society. They found that traditions, inheritance concerns, avoiding dowry, family pressures, cooperation within the family, security, proximity, shared caste or sect, love for family, and mutual family support are the main social factors that lead to hig

Author
Aleena.A
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