Muslim Women and Shari'ah Councils
Transcending the Boundaries of Community and Law
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Law, Civil Law, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Government, Social Policy
| Author: | S. Bano | ISBN: | 9781137283856 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan UK | Publication: | November 14, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan | Language: | English |
| Author: | S. Bano |
| ISBN: | 9781137283856 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan UK |
| Publication: | November 14, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
