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Women of Jordan : Islam, labor & the law / Amira El-Azhary Sonbol.

By: Publication details: Syracuse, NY : Syracuse University Press, 2003.Edition: 1st edDescription: xi, 300 p. ; 25 cmISBN:
  • 0815629850 (pbk.) :
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • HQ1729 .S66 2003
Contents:
Introduction: Women in Jordan today -- Background: Qadis, 'Ash'ir, and modern law -- Women's history and work -- Women and work in Jordan today -- Laws of guardianship and the contsruction of gender -- Marriage, obedience, and work -- Honor cimes -- Regarding work and the modern Jordanian woman -- Conclusion: What next?

Includes bibliographic references (p. 281-286) and index.

Introduction: Women in Jordan today -- Background: Qadis, 'Ash'ir, and modern law -- Women's history and work -- Women and work in Jordan today -- Laws of guardianship and the contsruction of gender -- Marriage, obedience, and work -- Honor cimes -- Regarding work and the modern Jordanian woman -- Conclusion: What next?

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