In the Palestinian context, where sociopolitical challenges and ongoing conflict are deeply intertwined with the unlawful Israeli occupation, issues of marriage rights become even more complex, further hindering women’s pursuit of their autonomy and rights. The Israeli occupation, which violates international human rights law – including the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (CERD) – exacerbates the violation of Palestinians’ fundamental rights. This reality underscores the urgency of advancing women’s rights in Palestine, as the occupation not only restricts broader human rights but also compounds the specific challenges women face in realizing their full autonomy and equality under international law. Through the lens of legal pluralism, feminist jurisprudence and intersectionality, this qualitative study investigates Palestinian women’s perspectives on marriage and divorce. Palestinian women navigate a pluralistic legal system where Sharia, national laws, and international human rights standards intersect, shaping their marital rights. While some view Sharia as protective, others advocate for reform, strategically invoking frameworks like CEDAW. Islamic feminism and maqasid al-Sharia play a key role in reinterpreting religious laws to promote gender justice. However, patriarchal norms, family pressure, and socio-political barriers limit women’s autonomy in marriage and divorce.

Title

Journal of Gender Studies

Publisher

Routledge: Taylor & Francis

Publisher Country

United Kingdom

Indexing

Scopus

Impact Factor

2.2

Publication Type

Online only

Volume

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Year

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Pages

1-20