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    • Publisher:
      Cambridge University Press
      Publication date:
      22 September 2009
      06 September 2001
      ISBN:
      9780511490330
      9780521772099
      9780521776745
      DOI:
      https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511490330
      Dimensions:
      (228 x 152 mm)
      Weight & Pages:
      0.454kg, 208 Pages
      Dimensions:
      (228 x 152 mm)
      Weight & Pages:
      0.343kg, 208 Pages
      • Subjects:
      Political Theory, Sociology of Gender, Politics and International Relations, Sociology
      Series:
      Contemporary Political Theory
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    Subjects:
    Political Theory, Sociology of Gender, Politics and International Relations, Sociology
    Series:
    Contemporary Political Theory
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    Is it possible for the state simultaneously to respect deep cultural differences and to protect the hard-won citizenship rights of vulnerable group members, particularly women? This 2001 book argues that it is not only theoretically needed, but also institutionally feasible. Rejecting prevalent normative and legal solutions to this 'paradox of multicultural vulnerability', Multicultural Jurisdictions develops a powerful argument for enhancement of the jurisdictional autonomy of religious and cultural minorities while at the same time providing viable legal-institutional solutions to the problem of sanctioned intra-group rights violation. This new 'joint governance' approach is guided by an innovative principle that strives for the reduction of injustice between minority groups and the wider society, together with the enhancement of justice within them. This book will interest students of political and social theory, law, religion, institutional design, as well as cultural and gender studies.

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    "This is an excellent example of the kind of new comparative law theory and application appearing in many recent texts...where the definition of legal culture is expanded, and the exciting and creative prospects for cross-fertilization are apparent. This book should be regarded as a necessary addition to these new voices." International Journal of Legal Information

    "Shachar's book addresses an important problem and is full of rich insights." American Political Science Review

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