Forced marriage
Subtitle: introducing a social justice and human rights perspective
By: edited by Aisha K. Gill and Sundari Anitha
Publisher: Zed Books
Published: 2011
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9781848134621; 9781848134638
Subjects: Marriage law; Forced marriage; Women's rights
Description: Forced Marriage brings together leading practitioners and researchers from the disciplines of criminology, sociology and law to provide a compelling alternative perspective to the problem of forced marriage. The volume examines advances in theoretical debates, analyses existing research and presents new evidence that challenges the cultural essentialism that often characterises efforts to explain, and even justify, this violation of women's rights. By locating forced marriage within broader debates on violence against women, social justice and human rights, the authors offer an intersectional perspective that can be used to inform both theory and practice, making this unique book essential reading for practitioners and students alike.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.