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https://www.tarshi.net/inplainspeak/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Cover-image.jpg940627In the Chinese province of Yunnan, ‘early marriage’ is a common phenomenon. Dearth of employment opportunities compels parents to marry off their children before leaving for work in bigger cities. The cultural trend favours early marriage, so there is no social stigma attached to it.