Gender equality and women's empowerment in Pakistan

Gender equality and women's empowerment in Pakistan

Patel, Rashida

31,06 €(IVA inc.)

The book discusses legalities concerning the Hudood Ordinance and Zina, family laws, abuse, marriage, divorce, maintenance of children, and crimes of honour. It is supplemented by useful annexures containing extracts from relevant ordinances and a glossary which makes it an indispensable guide for lawyers and women. Eminently readable, containing several case studies and real life examples, the book is essential reading for all thinking Pakistani women. INDICE: List of Annexures; Background; Preface; Abbreviations; 1.: Violence Against Women; 2.: The Menace of Honour Killing; 3.: Nuptial Concerns; 4.: Divorce; 5.: Reproductive Rights; Glossary; Bibliography; Index

  • ISBN: 978-0-19-547881-5
  • Editorial: Oxford University
  • Encuadernacion: Cartoné
  • Páginas: 308
  • Fecha Publicación: 29/07/2010
  • Nº Volúmenes: 1
  • Idioma: Inglés