Culture and the law in Islam women living under Muslim law
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1995-02-01
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This article argues that for the human rights movement to become international, it must start by appreciating local and national contexts. The expectations and experiences of Muslim women are hugely diverse, depending on the culture they are born into. 'Women Living Under Muslin Law' unites women from different countries to organise for change according to their particular needs. One challenge common to all these women is the power of Islamic law, enshrined in religion and society. The 'Women and the Law Project' is showing Muslim women how they can initiate change within this system.
This article is hosted by our co-publisher Taylor & Francis. For the full table of contents for this and previous issues of this journal, please visit the <a href="http://www.genderanddevelopment.org">Gender and Development</a> website.
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Gender & Development
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Women and Culture
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3
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1
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1355-2074
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1364-9221