Inter-caste marriage (Nepali: अन्तरजातीय विवाह pronounced [ʌntaɾd͡zatie bibaː]) is a type of marriage that is done outside of one's caste. Nepal has many castes and inter-caste marriage is generally considered taboo. However, this kind of marriage has been gradually gaining acceptance.
It is against the law to discriminate against a person for their "cultural and ethnic" background.[1] Nevertheless, most Nepali families disapprove of inter-caste marriages because "they fear they will become social outcasts".[1] According to research done by Jagaran Media Center, inter-caste marriage often leads to harassment, forced separation, displacement, and institutional discrimination.[2] Additionally, brides who are not accepted by their families were found to be at risk of depression and psychosocial difficulties.[3]
- ^ a b Atreya, Alok; Shrestha, Milan; Acharya, Jenash (2018). "Inter-caste lovers' suicide pact – Case report from Nepal". The Medico-Legal Journal. 86 (2): 103–106. doi:10.1177/0025817217730993. ISSN 2042-1834. PMID 28901244. S2CID 32348563. Archived from the original on 24 June 2020. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
- ^ "Inter-caste Marriages In Nepal Face Violence And Intimidation" (PDF). The Advocacy Project. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
- ^ Subedi, D. B. (7 May 2018). Combatants to Civilians: Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Maoist Fighters in Nepal's Peace Process. Springer. ISBN 978-1-137-58672-8.