Family law in contemporary iran womens rights activism and sharia international library of iranian studies boe marianne 9781780769004 amazoncom books. Family law in contemporary iran womens rights activism and sharia marianne boe offers a nuanced view of how womens rights activists assert their rights within an islamic context by weaving together religious and historical texts and narratives international library of iranian studies 54 note previously issued as authors . Amazonin buy family law in contemporary iran womens rights activism and sharia international library of iranian studies book online at best prices in india on amazonin read family law in contemporary iran womens rights activism and sharia international library of iranian studies book reviews author details and more at amazonin free delivery on qualified orders. Womens rights are severely restricted in iran there are legal restrictions as well as heavily inculcated societal and cultural norms imposed on women legally the following laws apply to women in the islamic republic of iran the husband is the head of the family and his wife is legally bound to obey him. Family law in contemporary iran womens rights activism and sharia marianne boe format book published london new york ib tauris 2015 c2015 description xi 252 pages 23 cm uniform series international library of iranian studies 54 notes