I have been hearing the question 'When are you getting married?' since I was 16, and I still don't feel ready for it. At first, I thought it was just a cultural thing, but based on my conversations here, it seems like it's a common question in this country as well. It's just that everyone's timing is different.
In Azerbaijan, according to patriarchal norms, a woman's marriage is considered essential because “a woman should have a man behind her;” she “should bring children into the world;” and she “should continue the lineage.” Many women are forced into marriage because being married is valued and, under the influence of these values, some make hasty decisions without having a choice or deeply considering their choices. In the most horrifying cases, young girls are forced into marriage at an early age.
Today, however, many women are now defying these norms and choosing to live their lives according to their own decisions, and they are happy.
