(In)Equal Position of Man and Women in Islamic Family Law Cover Image

(Ne)rovné postavení muže a ženy v islámském rodinném právu
(In)Equal Position of Man and Women in Islamic Family Law

Author(s): Lenka Bezoušková
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence
Published by: Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci
Keywords: Equality; Islamic Law; Family Law; Marriage; Divorce; Child care; Performance of the Professional Occupation

Summary/Abstract: This paper deals with (in)equality between man and woman in „classical“ Islamic family law with regard to contemporary legislation in Islamic countries. It presents examples of inequality first of all in conclusion of marriage and dissolution of marriage as well as custody of childern (after divorce). Paper aims to explore position of Islamic jurists and western lawyers to often dicsussed topic.

  • Issue Year: 5/2010
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 51-61
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: Czech