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Managing Family Justice in Diverse Societies
This book explores what response the law has or should have to different family practices arising from cultural and religious beliefs. The issue has become increasingly debated as western countries have become more culturally diverse.
| Author(s) | Edited by Mavis Maclean (University of Oxford, UK), Professor John Eekelaar. |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Format | Paperback / softback |
| Pages | 328 |
| Published in | United Kingdom |
| Published | 11 Aug 2015 |
| Availability | POD |
This book explores what response the law has or should have to different family practices arising from cultural and religious beliefs. The issue has become increasingly debated as western countries have become more culturally diverse.
Introduction Mavis Maclean and John Eekelaar Part I: Theories, Ideologies and Strategies 1. Law and Community Practices John Eekelaar 2. Religious Norms in Family Law: Implications for Group and Personal Autonomy Farrah Ahmed 3. Shadow Boxing
Mavis Maclean CBE, FASS, is the Founding Director of the Oxford Centre for Family Law and Policy and a Senior Research Fellow at St Hilda's College, Oxford. John Eekelaar FBA, is Emeritus Fellow of Pembroke College, Oxford.
