Domestic violence and the islamic tradition
Auteur :
Chaudhry, Ayesha S.
Éditeur :
Oxford University Press
ISBN :
9780198766193
Date de publication :
5 nov. 2015
Dimensions :
23,5 x 15,9 x 1,4 cm
Poids :
402 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
A frank, personal investigation into the contentious issue of marital violence within Islamic law. Drawing heavily on the author's own experience, the book explores the attempt to reconcile a tradition of patriarchal authority with egalitarian values. The book presents an insightful and provocative contribution to the debate about women in Islam.