Married Adolescents: An Overview
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iv ACKNOWLEDGMENTS This paper would never have been written without the vision of Judith Bruce, whose analysis and passion have been vital to bringing attention to the neglected topic of married adolescent girls. We are enormously appreciative of her guidance. We are grateful to Rachel Goldberg for her research assistance, insight, and moral support. We owe tremendous thanks to Sajeda Amin, whose vital work is cited throughout this review—without their research and insight, there would have been little to write. Special thanks also goes to 'Peju Olukoya, whose commitment, energy, and discernment made the consultation and this paper possible. We are grateful to our partners and
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