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Muslim Women and Shari'ah Councils: Transcending the Boundaries of Community and Law S. Bano 1st ed. 2012 edition
Muslim Women and Shari'ah Councils: Transcending the Boundaries of Community and Law
S. Bano
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.
329 pages, X, 329 p.
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | November 14, 2012 |
| ISBN13 | 9781349306985 |
| Publishers | Palgrave Macmillan |
| Pages | 329 |
| Dimensions | 150 × 220 × 10 mm · 394 g |
| Language | English |