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
Main Author: Shah, Niaz A. (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Leiden [u.a.] Martinus Nijhoff c2006
In: Studies in religion, secular beliefs and human rights (4)
Series/Journal:Studies in religion, secular beliefs and human rights 4
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Pakistan / Woman / Islamic law
Further subjects:B Women (Islamic law)
B Women Legal status, laws, etc (Pakistan)
B Women's Rights (Pakistan)
B Women's Rights Religious aspects Islam
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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
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ISBN:9004152377
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1163/ej.9789004152373.i-263