Women, gender and child marriage: Sub-Saharan Africa, overview
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Date
2006
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Encyclopedia of Women and Islamic Cultures
Abstract
This entry provides an overview of early marriage of girls under the age of 18 from a human rights and gender perspective. It examines international conventions relating to child marriage and critiques the application of Islamic law (Shar'ia) in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Subsaharan Africa, Child marriage, Women, Gender equality, Islamic Law
Citation
Moosa, N. (2006) “Women, gender and child marriage: Sub-Saharan Africa, overview” in Joseph, S., Najmabadi, A., Peteet, J., Shami, S., Siapno,J. and Smith, J.I. (eds) Encyclopedia of Women and Islamic Cultures. Volume 3 Family, Body, Sexuality and Health (Set: 90 04 132473) 3:61-63