Pronouncing and persevering: gender and the discourses of disputing in an african islamic court
Auteur :
Hirsch, Susan F.
Éditeur :
The University of Chicago Press
ISBN :
9780226344638
Date de publication :
15 août 1998
Dimensions :
2,3 x 1,6 x 0,3 cm
Poids :
454 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Susan Hirsch's observations of Islamic courts uncover how Muslim women actively use legal processes to transform their domestic lives. This achieves victories on some fronts, but also reinforces their image as subordinate to men through the speech they produce in court.