Unemployment and High Dowry Force Afghan Youth to Postpone Marriage

Unemployment, poverty, and traditional customs are preventing many young Afghans from marrying. A 39-year-old man cites job scarcity and economic instability as reasons for remaining single, fearing future difficulties if he marries without financial preparation. Additionally, the high dowry, often seven to eight hundred thousand Afghanis, is a significant barrier, leading some to undertake arduous journeys for work to meet these financial demands.

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