Document Type
Paper
Publication Date
Fall 2025
Abstract
Bride abduction in rural Ethiopia is a harmful traditional practice that often goes unchallenged by both communities and law enforcement. This paper provides a multilevel analysis of legal frameworks, cultural influences, and socioeconomic factors sustaining the practice, and discusses the far-reaching impact on affected individuals and communities. Examining interventions that have successfully addressed gender-based violence in other contexts suggests that multicomponent community mobilization, improved procedural frameworks, and engagement with local leaders are essential to effectively addressing bride abduction in rural Ethiopia.
Recommended Citation
Dragovich, Sydney, "Bride Abduction in Rural Ethiopia: A Multilevel Analysis of Influences, Impact, and Intervention Strategies" (2025). Global Studies Senior Capstone. 11.
https://pillars.taylor.edu/global-studies-senior-capstone/11
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Notes
Course: GBS 480, Global Studies Senior Seminar (Dr. Kevin Johnson)