1. Exploring the myths about arranged and forced marriage.
Resource 3b
True or False?
Exploring the myths about arranged and forced marriage.

2. Forced marriage is only found in the Asian community
False

3. Forced marriages only happen overseas
False

4. The tradition of arranged marriage has been practiced in many countries for centuries!
True

5. Forced marriage is an issue that only affects women
False

6. Parents have the right to choose who their children marry
False

7. Forced marriage is illegal in the UK
False

8. can be justified on religious grounds
Forced marriage
can be justified on religious grounds
False

9. Arranged marriages can be succesful and happy
True

10. Nothing can be done to stop a young person being taken out of the UK by their parents for a forced marriage
False

11. Arranged marriages allow young people to choose their partner
True