Episode 06: Mary E. John on Childhood, Marriage, and Changing Narratives in India

In this episode, we speak with Mary E. John, professor, educator and author of 'Child Marriage in an International Frame: A Feminist Review from India'.  Mary challenges simplistic perceptions of child marriage as merely a 'harmful practice' and explores its historical roots as both a social and feminist issue in India and globally. This episode is particularly relevant for understanding the structural fabric of marriage as a compulsory institution and how it has been strategically employed as a response to societal crises.