This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. In the Kyrgyz Republic, it is possible to kidnap a woman and make her your bride. While the Kyrgyz people often describe this practice as ancient and outdated, its origins are surprisingly modern, and surprisingly closely tied to women's increasing autonomy in other areas. Christopher Gross an academic advisor who prepares international students to attend university or graduate school in the U.S. Trained as an anthropologist, he began his teaching career in Chinese Central Asia and Kyrgyzstan. His research covers a variety of topics, ranging from the 2005 Tulip Revolution in Kyrgyzstan and organized crime, to Central Asian gender systems. About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)
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