Explanation for the Variation of Women’s Rights Among Moderate Muslim Countries
Description:
Due to the actions of radicals and extremists, many in the West have come to view Islam as a religion of gender inequality that perpetuates the severe oppression of women. However, there is actually great variation in women’s rights across Muslim countries. This thesis presents a theoretical framework seeking to explain this variation, by examining differences in family law. The theory supposes that variation can be explained by the strategic actions of political leaders. From this theory, I hy…
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Date:
May 2012
Creator:
Sortor, Angela E.
Partner:
UNT Libraries