| Description |
1 videodisc (DVD) (30 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in |
| Summary |
"In the Islamic state of Mauritania it's illegal to have a boyfriend or girlfriend. Rape is undefined in the country's law. Punishments are severe for any kind of relationship out of marriage. For a woman to allege she has been raped is to run the risk of imprisonment. Unsurprising that few do. Women on the Frontline tells the story of the women -- in prison and out -- who are trying to bring change." -- BBCWorld website |
| Notes |
Off-air recording of BBC World broadcast May 26, 2008. Copied under Part VA of the Copyright Act |
| Credits |
Filmed and directed by Kim Hopkins; series producer: Amanda Rudman |
| Performer |
Introduced by Annie Lennox; commentary by Sara Powell |
| Notes |
DVD |
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No rating given |
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Available for Deakin University staff and students only |
| Subject |
Islam -- Customs and practices -- Mauritania
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Women -- Crimes against -- Mauritania
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Rape -- Mauritania
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| Author |
Melville, Fiona
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BBC World
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