Law in the service of legitimacy: gender and politics in Jordan/
Warrick, Catherine.
Law in the service of legitimacy: gender and politics in Jordan/ Catherine Warrick. - Farnham, Surrey, England ; Burlington, VT : Ashgate Pub., c2009. - viii, 205 p. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [181]-198) and index.
Part I The Pursuit of Legitimacy in Jordan: Introduction; Theoretical and conceptual issues; Dual legal systems and the basis of law in Jordan.
Part II Laws and Legal Changes: Criminal law; Nationality law; Women's access to divorce: religious law as a basis for improved rights; Protected spaces: the presence of women in the institutions of state power.
Part III Developing Institutions: Maintaining Legacy: The women's movement; Government institutions and policy frameworks; Conclusions;
9780754675877 (hbk. : alk. paper) 0754675874 (hbk. : alk. paper)
Women--Legal status, laws, etc.--Jordan.
Women's rights--Jordan.
Law--Political aspects--Jordan.
342.56950878 / WAR/L
Law in the service of legitimacy: gender and politics in Jordan/ Catherine Warrick. - Farnham, Surrey, England ; Burlington, VT : Ashgate Pub., c2009. - viii, 205 p. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [181]-198) and index.
Part I The Pursuit of Legitimacy in Jordan: Introduction; Theoretical and conceptual issues; Dual legal systems and the basis of law in Jordan.
Part II Laws and Legal Changes: Criminal law; Nationality law; Women's access to divorce: religious law as a basis for improved rights; Protected spaces: the presence of women in the institutions of state power.
Part III Developing Institutions: Maintaining Legacy: The women's movement; Government institutions and policy frameworks; Conclusions;
9780754675877 (hbk. : alk. paper) 0754675874 (hbk. : alk. paper)
Women--Legal status, laws, etc.--Jordan.
Women's rights--Jordan.
Law--Political aspects--Jordan.
342.56950878 / WAR/L