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Substantive Representation and Violence Against Women (VAW) in Pakistan

In: Women, Political Struggles and Gender Equality in South Asia

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  • Shaheen Ashraf Shah

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As a result of the attacks that took place in the United States on 11 September 2001, and the ensuing war on terror in Afghanistan, Pakistan suddenly became a key partner to the United States of America (US). Internationally, the image of Pakistan as a fundamentalist country in general, and with its women as veiled, submissive and oppressed in particular emerged (Critelli 2010, p. 236). Prior to the US war on terror, Pakistan was already experiencing critical times due to the increased Talibanization1 of the country and a military takeover by General Pervaiz Musharaf (Rashid 2008).

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  • Shaheen Ashraf Shah, 2014. "Substantive Representation and Violence Against Women (VAW) in Pakistan," Gender, Development and Social Change, in: Margaret Alston (ed.), Women, Political Struggles and Gender Equality in South Asia, chapter 11, pages 175-192, Palgrave Macmillan.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:gdechp:978-1-137-39057-8_11
    DOI: 10.1057/9781137390578_11
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