Sexual Misconduct, Religion, And Culture, Alev Dudek
Jan 2019
Sexual Misconduct, Religion, And Culture, Alev Dudek
Alev Dudek
Civilization is the reflection of a constant effort to increase reproduction while suppressing pleasure. This is because civilized societies are artificial systems that are governed by rulers. They are militarized and operate through production, consumption, exchange of goods and services, and the transfer of wealth. Unlike reproduction, pleasure and release of tension do little to benefit the rulers (unless they are involved in the process themselves, of course). The higher the number of births, the better for the rulers because of the increased opportunities for economic and military exchange. Naturally, there are
exceptions to this rule. However, such exceptions, …
Spirit Injury And Feminism: Expanding The Discussion, Nick J. Sciullo
Dec 2012
Spirit Injury And Feminism: Expanding The Discussion, Nick J. Sciullo
Nick J. Sciullo
To discuss spirit injury, it is at first necessary to articulate a space in the theoretical diaspora to conceptualize spirit injury as a concept deeply tied to the historical tradition of several theoretical frameworks. “Spirit injury” is a phrase popularized by critical race feminist Adrien Katherine Wing. It is a term utilized in critical race feminism (CRF) that brings together insights from critical legal studies (CLS) and critical race theory (CRT). Wing’s training is as a lawyer and legal scholar, not as a communication scholar, yet her work may help communication scholars more keenly theorize harm and violence. Her scholarship …
Rights Of Adolescent Girls In India: A Critical Look At Laws And Policies, Saumya Uma
Oct 2012
Rights Of Adolescent Girls In India: A Critical Look At Laws And Policies, Saumya Uma
Dr. Saumya Uma
The book critically examines laws, policies and international standards as they affect adolescent girls in India. It analyses six issues pertaining to adolescent girls: (1) education (2) health, food and nutrition (3) remunerative work (4) age of marriage and agency in marriage (5) violence against girls and (6) juvenile justice. Prior to chapter-wise discussion on each of these issues, the book provides a situational analysis of adolescent girls, as well as an overview of the law and policy framework. It also devotes a chapter to discussing state responsibility towards adolescent girls, through a framework of international human rights law. The …
Addressing Domestic Violence Through The Law: A Guide To - The Protection Of Women From Domestic Violence Act, 2005, Saumya Uma
Dec 2009
Addressing Domestic Violence Through The Law: A Guide To - The Protection Of Women From Domestic Violence Act, 2005, Saumya Uma
Dr. Saumya Uma
The book is essentially a guide to the use of Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (PWDVA), 2005. Intended for the use of district lawyers, as well as other concerned members of the civil society, the book is in a question and answer format, containing an analysis of the provisions and impact of the law, as well as extracts of landmark judgments of the High Courts and the Supreme Court of India. It has been printed in both English and Hindi.
