The document discusses the ethics of forced marriage versus love marriage. It defines marriage and explains that currently marriage decisions are made either by parents or by the individuals getting married. It then analyzes the factors influencing each type of decision. The document outlines the pros and cons of both forced marriages, which are arranged by others, and love marriages, where individuals marry out of their own choice. It discusses ethical theories around respecting human rights and moral duties. The conclusion is that forced marriage is unethical and should not be practiced as it violates ethics and human rights.

1. PÃÑÑÃSÃSTRA UNIVERSITY OF
CAMBODIA
Mid-Term Project
It is unethical for parents to force their
children to marry
Prof. Pou Sovachana
Prepared by: Blue Whale

2. Content
 Introduction
 Marriage defined
 Current situation
 Marriage Decision
 Parent decision
 Children decision
 Type of Marriage
 Force Marriage ( Pros & Cons )
 Love Marriage ( Pros & Cons )
 Moral Principle
 Conclusion

3.  Marriage has become a common
activities for all human beings.
 Mostly adult aged from 22-27 start their
marriage life while some couple start at
the age of 16 to 19.

4. What is

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 Marriage is a social union or legal
contract between people called
spouses that establishes rights
and obligations between the
spouses, between the spouses
and their children, and between
the spouses and their in-laws.
 The formal union of a man and a
woman, typically recognized by
law, by which they become
husband and wife.

6. Marriage decision are made by two parties:
 Parents decision: Marriage was
always arranged without the knowledge or
consent of the individuals to be married.

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 What are the factors that cause parents to make
decision?
 Tradition (Society teaches parents of the custom)
 Financial security (Bride and groom have money
stability)
 Family’s reputation (Do want their future husband
and wife bring disgrace to family)
 Children happiness (Want children to live in the better
condition)

8.  Children Decision: The marriage involve with
a man and a woman will be married with his or
her consent.
 What are the factors that cause the children make
decision by his or herself?
 Love ( Love each other)
 Right ( Human right )

9.  There are two types of marriage.
Love Marriage
Force Marriage

10.  Love Marriage: a legal right for two
individuals who care and love for each
other to live together and go ahead with
their life.

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Advantages
 Live with his or her love one
 Rate of suicide has decreased
 Respect of human rights

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 Disadvantages
 Cross ideas with their parents
 Highly divorced rate
 Financial instability

13.  Force marriage refers to the bride and groom are
selected by a third party rather than by each other

14.  Family supports
(More likely that the in-laws
family will make the couple
feel comfortable)
 Financial security and stability
(Parents ensure that their
child-in-law is career
-oriented and has a
steady flow of
income)

15.  Relationship: Between the two families
become closer. If dealing with business,
it’d be more developed.

16.  Eliminate human rights
(Shattered the child’s
dream)

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 They may not be
comfortable with
each other
 Ruined their life
=> Divorce
 Strongly effect to the child

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Abusive relationship
 Victim remain hidden because :
 Afraid to lose family’s reputation
 Children barriers

19. 1. Ethic Rights: center on respecting human rights.
Article 16: Marriage
Law on the Marriage and Family of Cambodia
Article2: a marriage of too young couple or marriage by
force shall absolutely be prohibited.

20. 2. Deontological theories: focus on acting in accordance
with moral duties and obligations.
Parents have duties to look for qualified partner for
their son or daughter.

21. 3. Relativism: the view that moral values and moral
judgments depend on a society or culture.

22. In brief, force marriage is unethical
and we should not carry on practice
this in our society.

23.  We have no purpose to educate people to
disrespect the choice made by parents.
 We only want to eliminate force marriage
since it creates so many problems.
 We should value human rights.

24. Thanks for your
attention!