Examining the Societal Implications of Bride Kidnapping in Kyrgyzstan

Abstract

This thesis contends that the practice of Ala Kachuu, commonly known as Bride Kidnapping, must be promptly discontinued. The thesis uses many tables, graphs, and charts to highlight the victims of Ala Kachuu. The thesis also includes charts depicting women's and girls' consent at ages ranging from young to elderly. The primary goal of this research paper is to demonstrate how society perceives the practice of Ala Kachuu and whether it supports men who attempt to abduct young girls. The thesis demonstrates the interconnectivity of the government and society in resolving this issue. The matter is crucial because every year, girls are kidnapped by males, most of whom they see for the first time in their life. In some situations, females are raped, forcing them to accept marriage. The thesis tries to demonstrate how many females were kidnapped between 1960 and 2024, and discourse analysis reveals how victims feel during and after the marriage. The thesis suggests alternative solutions to the problem in the country.