Using Human Rights to Change Tradition : Traditional Practices Harmful to Women's Reproductive Health in Sub-Saharan Africa

by C. Packer

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Format Paperback / Softback

ISBN-10 9050952267

ISBN-13 9789050952262

Publisher Intersentia Publishers

Imprint Intersentia Publishers

Country of Manufacture BE

Country of Publication GB

Publication Date Apr 30th, 2002

Print length 262 Pages

Weight 540 grams

Dimensions 24.00 x 17.40 x 1.70 cms

Product Classification: Feminism & feminist theory Constitutional & administrative law

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Traditional practices (such as female circumcision, various birthing methods and early pregnancy) expected of, and maintained by, women in sub-Saharan African continue relatively unabated. So, too, does the harm these pose to women, including increased risks of maternal mortality, reproductive ill-health and transmission of HIV/AIDS. Human rights standards and discourses have been used as a means towards their end. This study seeks to establish the strengths and weaknesses of the human rights approach within the specific context of sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on women as a group and their reproductive health.

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