A professor in the Geography Department published an article in Al-Dustour newspaper about the reluctance of young people to marry in Iraqi society

Assistant Lecturer Abdullah Hussein Alawi, a faculty member in the Geography Department at the College of Education for Humanities, Samarra University, published a scholarly article in issue (6473) entitled “Youth Reluctance to Marry in Iraqi Society: A Socio-Economic Analysis.”

The article reviewed the economic and social challenges that have contributed to the increasing phenomenon of young people in Iraq delaying or postponing marriage. It indicated that high unemployment rates, low incomes, and the high costs of marriage and housing are among the most prominent factors influencing this phenomenon.

The article also highlighted the impact of fluctuating exchange rates and rising gold prices on increasing dowries and marriage requirements, which has placed a significant financial burden on a large segment of young people. Furthermore, it noted the influence of certain social customs associated with exaggerated marriage demands.

In conclusion, the researcher pointed out that the continuation of this phenomenon could negatively impact the social fabric of society, leading to increased rates of spinsterhood, weakened family stability, and declining birth rates. He called for the adoption of economic and social solutions that would alleviate the burdens on young people and encourage easier marriage procedures.

Edited by: Hanan Mahmoud Abdul Rahim

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