Honour and Shame

Autori

• Sana Al-Khayyat

Parametri

• 232 pagine
• 9 ore di lettura

• Scienze politiche & Politica

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Exploring the diverse experiences of Iraqi women, this book features candid testimonies from a range of voices, including executives and housewives. It addresses critical issues such as sex, marriage, violence, and societal pressures related to honour and shame. Through extensive research conducted over several years, the author paints a comprehensive portrait of women's lives in Iraq, while also drawing cross-cultural comparisons with women in Western societies, highlighting both shared struggles and unique challenges.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2001

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