Shehada, Nahda,

Applied family law in Islamic courts : shari'a courts in Gaza / Nahda Shehada. - ix, 195 pages ; 25 cm. - Islamic law in context .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Islamic jurisprudence now, and in the past -- The Gaza shari'a courts : an overview -- The daily practice of judges : perception vs reality -- The sociology of Nafaqa (maintenance) -- Obedience, rebelliousness and agency -- The articulation of gendered parenthood : care vs guardianship -- Civil society, women's movement and family law reform -- Change, a step at a time -- Epilogue.

9781138194670 RM566.83


Domestic relations courts--Gaza Strip.
Islamic courts--Gaza Strip.
Domestic relations (Islamic law)--Gaza Strip.