This book is a comprehensive analysis of the relationship between feminist theories and the law, and the way in which developments of the former have affected, and been affected by, the latter.

The book takes as its starting point a study of women and culture on an international level, which demonstrates how religious and cultural influences have been fundamental in establishing contemporary legal and social mores. This provides the setting for an investigation into legal and social discrimination and inequality, and how this has been addressed by the emergence of feminism. A number of critiques and developments are examined.

'An excellent collection of stimulating reading from around the world. In short,this book is just what my course needs!' Caron Thatcher, South Bank University.

Hilaire Barnett Lecturer in Law Queen Mary & Westfield College