Woman versus Man: Socio-Legal Gender Inequality in Pakistan

The book discusses legalities concerning the Hudood Ordinance and Zina, family laws, abuse, marriage, divorce, adultery, maintenance of children, contraception and crimes of honor. It is suplemented by useful appendices containing extracts from relevant ordinances and a glossary which makes it an indispensable guide for lawyers and women. Eminently readable, containing several case studies, and real life examples the book is also essential reading for all thinking Pakistani women.