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Islam, Democracy, And The Leadership Role Of Women In Government, Leea Collard
Islam, Democracy, And The Leadership Role Of Women In Government, Leea Collard
Senior Honors Theses
This thesis examines the relationship between Islam, democratic government, and the governmental leadership of women in the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey (MENAT). In order to understand female leadership in this region, the compatibility between Islam and democracy is analyzed. This occurs through the examination of Sharia Law and democratic principles within Islam. Furthermore, a statistical analysis of the successes of democracies in the region will be presented. Each nation will be categorized by the constitutional provisions entrusted to its female citizens. Thus, this thesis will present the legality of the political participation of women in each of the …
Impact Of The “Nirbhaya” Rape Case: Isolated Phenomenon Or Social Change?, Tina P. Lapsia
Impact Of The “Nirbhaya” Rape Case: Isolated Phenomenon Or Social Change?, Tina P. Lapsia
Honors Scholar Theses
In December 2012, a twenty-three year old college student, who was given the pseudonym “Nirbhaya” (“fearless”), was fatally gang-raped on a private bus in Delhi, India, galvanizing the country to swiftly adopt new legislative measures and catapulting the issue of violence against women in India into the international spotlight. Although assault and rape cases have made India infamous for its high volume of crimes against women, the reaction to this particular incident was much different from before. This paper investigates whether the governmental and societal responses represent social change, as indicated by changing attitudes towards violence against women in India. …
The Maine Women's Advocate (2010 - Winter), Maine Women's Lobby Staff
The Maine Women's Advocate (2010 - Winter), Maine Women's Lobby Staff
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The Maine Women's Advocate (2009 - Winter), Maine Women's Lobby Staff
The Maine Women's Advocate (2009 - Winter), Maine Women's Lobby Staff
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The Maine Women's Advocate (2009 - Summer), Maine Women's Lobby Staff
The Maine Women's Advocate (2009 - Summer), Maine Women's Lobby Staff
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The Maine Women's Advocate (2008 - Summer), Maine Women's Lobby Staff
The Maine Women's Advocate (2008 - Summer), Maine Women's Lobby Staff
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The Maine Women's Advocate (2007 - Fall), Maine Women's Lobby Staff
The Maine Women's Advocate (2007 - Fall), Maine Women's Lobby Staff
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The Maine Women's Advocate (2007 - Winter), Maine Women's Lobby Staff
The Maine Women's Advocate (2007 - Winter), Maine Women's Lobby Staff
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The Maine Women's Advocate (2007 - Summer), Maine Women's Lobby Staff
The Maine Women's Advocate (2007 - Summer), Maine Women's Lobby Staff
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The Maine Women's Advocate (2006 - Fall), Maine Women's Lobby Staff
The Maine Women's Advocate (2006 - Fall), Maine Women's Lobby Staff
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The Maine Women's Advocate (2006 - Summer), Maine Women's Lobby Staff
The Maine Women's Advocate (2006 - Summer), Maine Women's Lobby Staff
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The Maine Women's Advocate (2006 - Winter), Maine Women's Lobby Staff
The Maine Women's Advocate (2006 - Winter), Maine Women's Lobby Staff
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The Lobbyist No. 31 (Winter 2001), Maine Women's Lobby Staff
The Lobbyist No. 31 (Winter 2001), Maine Women's Lobby Staff
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The Lobbyist No. 28 (Winter 2000), Maine Women's Lobby Staff
The Lobbyist No. 28 (Winter 2000), Maine Women's Lobby Staff
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The Lobbyist No. 29 (Spring 2000), Maine Women's Lobby Staff
The Lobbyist No. 29 (Spring 2000), Maine Women's Lobby Staff
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The Lobbyist No. 25 (May 1999), Maine Women's Lobby Staff
The Lobbyist No. 25 (May 1999), Maine Women's Lobby Staff
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The Lobbyist No. 24 (February 1999), Maine Women's Lobby Staff
The Lobbyist No. 24 (February 1999), Maine Women's Lobby Staff
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The Lobbyist No. 27 (Fall 1999), Maine Women's Lobby Staff
The Lobbyist No. 27 (Fall 1999), Maine Women's Lobby Staff
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The Lobbyist No. 23 (October 1998), Maine Women's Lobby Staff
The Lobbyist No. 23 (October 1998), Maine Women's Lobby Staff
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The Lobbist No. 22 (August 1998), Maine Women's Lobby Staff
The Lobbist No. 22 (August 1998), Maine Women's Lobby Staff
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The Lobbyist No. 21 (April 1998), Maine Women's Lobby Staff
The Lobbyist No. 21 (April 1998), Maine Women's Lobby Staff
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The Lobbyist No. 20 (December 1997), Maine Women's Lobby Staff
The Lobbyist No. 20 (December 1997), Maine Women's Lobby Staff
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The Lobbyist No. 19 (August 1997), Maine Women's Lobby Staff
The Lobbyist No. 19 (August 1997), Maine Women's Lobby Staff
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The Lobbyist No. 18 (February 1997), Maine Women's Lobby Staff
The Lobbyist No. 18 (February 1997), Maine Women's Lobby Staff
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Maine Women's Lobby News Letter (1996 - November) No. 17, Maine Women's Lobby Staff
Maine Women's Lobby News Letter (1996 - November) No. 17, Maine Women's Lobby Staff
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Maine Women's Lobby News Letter (1996 - August) No.16, Maine Women's Lobby Staff
Maine Women's Lobby News Letter (1996 - August) No.16, Maine Women's Lobby Staff
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Maine Women's Lobby News Letter (1996 - May) No. 15, Maine Women's Lobby Staff
Maine Women's Lobby News Letter (1996 - May) No. 15, Maine Women's Lobby Staff
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Maine Women's Lobby News Letter (1996 - March) No. 14, Maine Women's Lobby Staff
Maine Women's Lobby News Letter (1996 - March) No. 14, Maine Women's Lobby Staff
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Maine Women's Lobby News Letter (1995 - December) No 13, Maine Women's Lobby Staff
Maine Women's Lobby News Letter (1995 - December) No 13, Maine Women's Lobby Staff
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Maine Women's Lobby News Letter (1995 - September) No. 12), Maine Women's Lobby Staff
Maine Women's Lobby News Letter (1995 - September) No. 12), Maine Women's Lobby Staff
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No abstract provided.