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Progressive Laws in Patriarchal Societies: Lessons from Pakistan

Progressive Laws in Patriarchal Societies: Lessons from Pakistan

Name: Progressive Laws in Patriarchal Societies: Lessons from Pakistan
Brand: Hart Publishing
SKU: 9781666917147
Price: 1008.80 HKD
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Author: Sara Malkani
ISBN: 9781666917147

By Sara Malkani

Hart Publishing July 2025

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ISBN-13: 9781666917147
Publisher: Hart Publishing
Publication: July 2025
Format: Hardback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Countri(es) for reference only

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Over the last two decades, Pakistan has seen major legislative changes in the area of gender-based violence. This book explores the impact and ongoing influence of these changes.

A frequent refrain in political and social commentary in Pakistan is that these laws, while transformative on paper, have not translated to actual change in the lives of women and girls because of poor implementation. Through analysis of court cases, data on criminal proceedings, and interviews with activists and survivors, this book demonstrates how the impact of progressive laws is influenced by entrenched social norms and structural flaws in state institutions, especially the criminal justice system. Sara Malkani sheds light on limitations of the formal justice system while showing how law reform can create openings for activists to pursue gender justice.

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1: Women Shape Laws

Chapter 2: Prosecuting Rape

Chapter 3: Child Marriage and the Pitfalls of Protection

Chapter 4: Domestic Violence: Enforcement and Backlash

Chapter 5: Upholding Formal Justice: Activism against Honour Killings and Jirgas

Chapter 6: Assessing the Past and Looking Ahead

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