The book opens with a more subtle account of the larger debate within feminist theory relating to ideas of difference and traditional notions of equality and equity by questioning the legitimacy of liberal society’s dedication to gender equality while it   grant legal and political recognition to other cultures that discriminate against or abuse their female members. The first part of the book by author, Susan Moller Okin presents the main essay; entitled Is Multiculturalism Bad for Women? ...

As part of its ongoing ‘global war against terror’ the United States, under the leadership of former President Bush declared war against Iraq on 23 March 2003 with the launch of Operation Iraqi Freedom (Lindner: 2009,21).  White (2011, Internet source) reported that in 2010 the death toll of Iraqi civilians was estimated at 109 794 and more 55 000 insurgents have been killed. In 2007, the estimated number of misplaced persons was approximated at 2, 225,000 making it the largest forced mis...