Women, Violence and Tradition taking FGM and other practices to a secular state

Women, Violence and Tradition is a fascinating look into the life histories of women from ethnic minority communities in the West, focusing specifically on their experiences of underresearched cultural practices. It illuminates areas of tension and difficulty when women actively try to reform aspect...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Bradley, Tamsin (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London : Zed Books 2011.
Colección:EBSCO Academic eBook Collection Complete.
Acceso en línea:Conectar con la versión electrónica
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Sumario:Women, Violence and Tradition is a fascinating look into the life histories of women from ethnic minority communities in the West, focusing specifically on their experiences of underresearched cultural practices. It illuminates areas of tension and difficulty when women actively try to reform aspects of their tradition whilst remaining fiercely loyal to their cultural identity. It draws on the views of activists and community organisations that work with women to confront injustice.
Descripción Física:224 p.
Formato:Forma de acceso: World Wide Web.
Bibliografía:Incluye referencias bibliográficas (p. 205-208) e índice.
ISBN:9781848139602
9781283286602
9781848139589
9781848139596