Policing and protecting women: some aspects of malay-islamic law-making under british colonialism

Some aspects of Malay-Islamic law-making, specifically on marriage, sexual offences and land succession and ownership rights during colonial times are discussed here. The study uncovers the gender-based dynamics of negotiation, accommodation and conflict between British administrators and Malay rule...

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Main Author: Azhanie Sardangi
Other Authors: Maznah Mohamad
Format: Journal
Published: Kajian Malaysia (Journal of Malaysian Studies), Universiti Sains Malaysia 2016
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Online Access:http://www.myjurnal.my/public/article-view.php?id=103685