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India: Debating Muslim Women and Gender Justice by Yoginder Sikand

Source: 
Qalandar
Feminist demands are routinely dismissed by religious conservatives as a ‘western’ ploy to promote dissension.
Website Link: 
http://www.islaminterfaith.org/nov2004/article5.htm
Submitted on Tue, 11/16/2004 - 01:00
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  • India
  • Fundamentalisms
  • [fund] promotion and application of religious laws

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