Gender, religion, & family law: theorizing conflicts between women's rights and cultural traditions

This anthology brings together scholars and activists who are involved in work on Jewish law, Muslim law, Christian law and African customary law.  Using examples for several countries and religious communities, authors interrogate the utility of recent theoretical models for engaging with gender and multi-cultural conflicts.  They also explore contextual differences and analyze and celebrate stories of successful initiatives that have transformed legal and cultural norms to improve women’s lives.