Dowry - Bridging the Gap between Theory and Practice (Paperback)

The concept of a Dowry, whilst known throughout the world, is one which is much misunderstood and often regarded as synonymous with acts of violence against women. This exciting new volume seeks to debunk the overly simplistic conceptions of Dowry that are produced by a lack of understanding of this cultural practice. Taking a variety of theoretical and active approaches, this work successfully bridges the gap between today's prevailing theory and practice, whilst enshrining the centrality of South Asian women's own experiences as a starting point to any discussion. Through advocating the use of collective processes to liberate women, this book empowers women to be the agents of change as opposed to merely victims. Bringing a unique diversity of perspectives from leading academics and activists, this book opens up the term 'Dowry' to undertake a study of its role in various communities across the world from the practice of 'mehr' amongst Muslim societies, the role of the dowry in Bangladesh, and its position in the wider diasporic populations globally. The groundbreaking, multidisciplinary book is essential reading for students, policymakers, practitioners and activists alike.

General

Imprint:	Zed Books Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	September 2009
First published:	February 2010
Editors:	Tamsin Bradley • Emma Tomalin • Mangala Subramaniam
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	272
ISBN-13:	978-1-84813-294-8
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gender studies > Women's studies > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Family & relationships > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Customs & folklore > Customs
LSN:	1-84813-294-8
Barcode:	9781848132948

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