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Women's Work And The Informal Sector: Case Studies Of Egypt's Feminization Of The Textile And Garment Industries And Market Vendors, Engi Assaad El-Maghraby Jun 2008

Women's Work And The Informal Sector: Case Studies Of Egypt's Feminization Of The Textile And Garment Industries And Market Vendors, Engi Assaad El-Maghraby

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Gendering Labor Contestation In Egypt, Francesca Mara Ricciardone Jun 2008

Gendering Labor Contestation In Egypt, Francesca Mara Ricciardone

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Islamic Law And Women's Rights: Questioning The Validity Of The Reservations Invoking Islamic Law To The Convention On The Elimination Of All Forms Of Discrimination Against Women (Cedaw), Malak Khalil May 2008

Islamic Law And Women's Rights: Questioning The Validity Of The Reservations Invoking Islamic Law To The Convention On The Elimination Of All Forms Of Discrimination Against Women (Cedaw), Malak Khalil

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This thesis will attempt to demonstrate that the reservations invoking Islamic law to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) are invalid. Reservations to human rights treaties in general are problematic, because these ones not only govern the relationship between States, but they also govern the relationship between the State and its citizens. Thus, finding a balance between state sovereignty, the pillar of international law and the rights of the people remains a challenge in the international arena. Another dimension of the argument is analyzing the validity of claiming Islamic law as a basis …


Exposure To Arabic Music Video Clips And Egyptian Men's Perception Of Females & Marriage, Maram Mohammed Mohie Eldin Said Feb 2008

Exposure To Arabic Music Video Clips And Egyptian Men's Perception Of Females & Marriage, Maram Mohammed Mohie Eldin Said

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