Women, the Koran and international human rights law: the experience of Pakistan

Religion plays a pivotal role in the way women are treated around the world, socially and legally. This book discusses three Islamic human rights approaches: secular, non-compatibility, reconciliatory, and proposes a contextual interpretive approach. It argues for effective implementation procedures...

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Published in:Studies in religion, secular beliefs and human rights
Contributors: Shah, Niaz A. (Other)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Leiden Boston Martinus Nijhoff Publishers 2006
In: Studies in religion, secular beliefs and human rights (volume 4)
Series/Journal:Studies in religion, secular beliefs and human rights volume 4
Further subjects:B Women (Islamic law)
B Women's rights ; Religious aspects ; Islam
B Women's Rights Pakistan
B Women Legal status, laws, etc Pakistan
B Women's Rights
B Women Legal status, laws, etc (Pakistan)
B Pakistan
B Women's Rights (Pakistan)
B Women's Rights Religious aspects Islam
B SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Feminism & Feminist Theory
B Electronic books
B Electronic books Pakistan
B Women ; Legal status, laws, etc
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Summary:Religion plays a pivotal role in the way women are treated around the world, socially and legally. This book discusses three Islamic human rights approaches: secular, non-compatibility, reconciliatory, and proposes a contextual interpretive approach. It argues for effective implementation procedures to turn women's human rights into reality
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. [241]-257) and index. - Description based on print version record
ISBN:9047410173