Protecting Human Rights of Children and Women
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| Author | Dr. Majid Rafizadeh |
|---|---|
| Subject | Islam, feminism women democracy, freedom, human rights |
| Publisher | The West Wing House |
Publication date | 2015 |
| Pages | 222 |
Child Marriage is a book written by Majid Rafizadeh (born December 25, 1980) an American political scientist, public speaker, human rights activist, Harvard University scholar and TV commentator who grew up in Iran and Syria. The book was published in 2015 by The West Wing House. The book was picked and profiled by several national and international outlets, including the BBC, Fars News Agency, and []Frontpage Magazine]].[1]
In his book, Rafizadeh illustrates the intersection between the religion of Islam and child marriage. The book draws on the interconnectedness among the patriarchal and male-dominated systems as well as the regional conflict, Islam, and the Syrian Civil War. He addresses the social, political, and cultural history of Islam, from a sociopolitical and psychological perspective.[2][3]
References
- ^ Telegraph (November 6, 2015). "Paperback Pickings". Telepgraph. Retrieved February 11, 2016.
- ^ BBC Persian (December 18, 2015). "BOOK REVIEW: A GOD WHO HATES WOMEN". BBC. Retrieved February 11, 2016.
- ^ Gulf News (January 18, 2016). "BOOK REVIEW: Child Marriage and Islam". Gulf News. Retrieved February 11, 2016.