Muslim Women and Shari'ah Councils : Transcending the Boundaries of Community and Law

Muslim Women and Shari'ah Councils : Transcending the Boundaries of Community and Law

1st ed. 2012

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Publisher's Synopsis

Using original empirical data and critiquing existing research, Samia Bano explores the experience of British Muslim woman who use Shari'ah councils to resolve marital disputes. She challenges the language of community rights and claims for legal autonomy in matters of family law showing how law and community can empower as well as restrict women.

Book information

ISBN: 9781349306985
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan UK
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Pub date:
Edition: 1st ed. 2012
DEWEY: 340.59082
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: x, 329
Weight: 454g
Height: 216mm
Width: 140mm
Spine width: 18mm