LEADER 05067nam 22006375 450 001 9910919821803321 005 20251023114820.0 010 $a9783031638671$b(electronic bk.) 010 $z9783031638664 024 7 $a10.1007/978-3-031-63867-1 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC31862061 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL31862061 035 $a(CKB)37083972000041 035 $a(DE-He213)978-3-031-63867-1 035 $a(EXLCZ)9937083972000041 100 $a20241226d2024 u| 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aurcnu|||||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 10$aHuman Rights Law in Egypt and Malaysia: Minorities and Gender Equality, Volume 2 /$fby Asif Mohiuddin 205 $a1st ed. 2024. 210 1$aCham :$cSpringer Nature Switzerland :$cImprint: Palgrave Macmillan,$d2024. 215 $a1 online resource (299 pages) 225 1 $aPolitical Economy of Islam,$x2945-6487 311 08$aPrint version: Mohiuddin, Asif Human Rights Law in Egypt and Malaysia: Minorities and Gender Equality, Volume 2 Cham : Palgrave Macmillan,c2025 9783031638664 327 $a1. Introduction: From Margins to Mainstream: Minority Rights and Gender Equality in Egypt and Malaysia -- 2. From Discrimination to Triumph: The Evolving Landscape of Minority Rights in Egypt -- 3. Malaysia?s Minority Mosaic: Struggles and Triumphs in a Diverse Nation -- 4. Gender Dynamics and Legal Perspectives: Exploring Women?s Rights in Egypt -- 5. Women?s Rights in Malaysia: Understanding Sociocultural and Legal Dynamics -- 6. Conclusion: Advancing Gender Equality and Minority Rights. 330 $aIn Muslim-majority countries, safeguarding minority rights and advancing gender equality are vital components of the broader human rights discussion. Minority rights encompass various groups, including ethnic, religious, and linguistic minorities, who often face discrimination, marginalisation and unequal treatment within society. These challenges are rooted in historical, cultural and socio-political factors that shape legal frameworks and societal attitudes towards minority communities. Similarly, gender dynamics play a significant role in the human rights discourse in these nations, as women encounter various forms of discrimination and inequality, such as limited access to education, employment, and participation in decision-making processes. This volume explores the legal frameworks concerning minority rights and gender equality in Egypt and Malaysia, shedding light on the challenges faced by marginalised groups in these countries. It evaluates the effectiveness of legal instruments and mechanisms in addressing discrimination and promoting inclusivity within these societies. Furthermore, it examines laws, government policies and court rulings related to women?s rights, covering essential topics such as education, employment and political engagement. This volume offers valuable insights for policymakers, legal practitioners, academics and activists dedicated to understanding and advocating for human rights in these societies. Asif Mohiuddin is a Lecturer in the Department of Moral Studies, Civics and Character Building at the Faculty of Human Sciences, Sultan Idris Education University, Malaysia. Previously, he worked as a Postdoctoral Academic Officer at the same institution. He is the author of the book ?Navigating Religious Authority in Muslim Societies: Islamist Movements and the Challenge of Globalisation? (Palgrave Macmillan, 2023). From 2021 to 2022, he served as a Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Faculty of Theology at Sakarya University, Turkey. Before joining Sakarya University, he was a Lecturer in the Department of Higher Education, Government of Jammu and Kashmir, India. He earned his PhD from the University of Kashmir in 2018. His research interests include globalisation and Islam, the intersection between politics and religion in the Middle East, human rights law, Islam and the West, and Muslim minorities in multicultural societies (Europe and South Asia). 410 0$aPolitical Economy of Islam,$x2945-6487 606 $aHuman rights 606 $aReligion and law 606 $aIdentity politics 606 $aPolitical science 606 $aPolitics and Human Rights 606 $aHuman Rights 606 $aLaw and Religion 606 $aPolitics and Gender 606 $aPolitics and International Studies 615 0$aHuman rights. 615 0$aReligion and law. 615 0$aIdentity politics. 615 0$aPolitical science. 615 14$aPolitics and Human Rights. 615 24$aHuman Rights. 615 24$aLaw and Religion. 615 24$aPolitics and Gender. 615 24$aPolitics and International Studies. 676 $a341.48109595 700 $aMohiuddin$b Asif$f1988-$01859925 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 912 $a9910919821803321 996 $aHuman Rights Law in Egypt and Malaysia: Minorities and Gender Equality, Volume 2$94464283 997 $aUNINA