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World survey outlines marriage law varied across nations
United Nations report compiled by the French Institute of Demographic Studies traces 1951-era marriage and divorce rules in 24 countries, noting wide disparities from Pakistan and Tennessee to Sweden and the Netherlands, including age limits, parental consent, and sterilization laws. It highlights U N concerns on population policy and features detailed country-by-country notes.
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William Oatis
United Nations
N. Y
Pakistan
Tennessee
U. N
U. N. Economic and Social Council
Sweden
Argentina
Honduras
Panama
Northern Ireland
United States
New Hampshire
Queensland
Australia
Netherlands
Czechoslovakia
Denmark
England
Wales
Scotland
Minnesota
Vermont
Finland
French
National Institute of Demographic Studies
Fowler Y. Harper
Yale University