Book
Women, violence and tradition : taking FGM and other practices to a secular state
Record details
- ISBN: 9781848139589 (sc)
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Physical Description:
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x, 213 p. ; 22 cm. - Publisher: London, Eng ; New York, NY : Zed Books, 2011.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. [205]-208) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Researching stories -- Somali memories of female genital mutilation -- Tales of Somali marriage in the UK -- Domestic violence in Zimbabwe and the UK diaspora -- Narratives of divorce amongst Bangladeshi women living in England -- Transnational accounts of dowry and caste : Hindu women tell their stories -- The big taboo : stories of premarital relationships -- "I wish I'd taken her with me" : the lives of black and ethnic women facing gender-based violence. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Spousal abuse Female circumcision Wife abuse Abused women Women -- Crimes against Divorce Family violence Circumcision, Female Initiation rites Genital mutilation, Female Marital violence |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Camosun College Library.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Holdable? | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interurban Library | HV 6626 W66 2011 (Text) | 26040003072077 | Main Collection | Volume hold | Available | - |
Summary:
The book gives insight into how ethnic minority women today navigate between their religious and cultural traditions and the secular state in which they live. The volume illuminates areas of tension and difficulty when some women actively try to reform aspects of their tradition while remaining fiercely loyal to their cultural identity. Other examples highlight how young women are choosing to endorse traditional practices, seeing this as an important way of demonstrating the legitimacy of their religion and culture in the face of increasing hostility.
