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Student lesson

For · ages 13–15Time · 50–60 minutesLesson 2 of 8

Arranged Marriage and Forced Marriage

Coercion means pressure, threats or control that make it difficult or unsafe for someone to say no.

You will learn to

  • Decide whether a situation shows an arranged marriage, a forced marriage, or whether we need more information.
  • Understand what the law says about marriage for anyone under 18 in England and Wales.
  • Spot some common myths and understand why they are wrong.
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Story context

This lesson compares two situations from the story. In one, a person is free to say no. In the other, pressure may take away that choice. You will use these examples to learn the difference between an arranged marriage and a forced marriage.

You do not need to own or have read the book. The lesson includes the context you need.

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