Fertility implications of nuptiality patterns in South Asia

D'souza, S.

Social Action 29(4): 341-376

1979


ISSN/ISBN: 0037-7627
PMID: 12264810
Document Number: 395924
The author presents an overview of nuptiality in South Asia, with particular reference to India and Bangladesh, and of the effect of nuptiality on fertility. Data are from censuses and national surveys. The characteristics of nuptiality over the past century, including early age at marriage, the large number of widows, and the universality of marriage, are discussed. Exceptions to the general patterns observed, such as Sri Lanka and Kerala, are identified, and the reasons for decreases in fertility in Kerala are analyzed

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