Muslim Personal Law, Yes and No: Religious Leader's Views on its Legalization
Muslim personal law (MPL) has been a controversial issue in South Africa. Proponents of it becoming legalized in South Africa, say that women would be handed benefits which they do not have because their marriages lack legal recognition. Women lack support from theological bodies which are largely m...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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ASRSA
2023
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Journal for the study of religion
Year: 2023, Volume: 36, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-34 |
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Africa
/ Muslim
/ Personal right
/ Legitimation
/ Clergyperson
/ Islamic law
/ Domestic violence
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RelBib Classification: | AD Sociology of religion; religious policy BJ Islam KBN Sub-Saharan Africa NCF Sexual ethics XA Law |
Further subjects: | B
Structural Violence
B Field B Muslim personal law B capitals B cultural violence B Muslim religious leaders B Habitus |
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