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Gender, Violence and Criminal Justice in the Colonial Pacific: 1880-1920

SKU: 9781350275546

10,030.00

Delve into the critical history of gender violence and colonial justice in the Pacific Islands (1880-1920). This compelling study examines the implementation of British and French colonial law, especially in cases of sexual assault, and its profound impact on Indigenous Islanders and indentured laborers. Discover how the courtroom served as a stage where hierarchies of race, gender, and status influenced legal outcomes, bringing marginalized voices into the historical record. Essential reading for students and scholars of colonial history, gender studies, and comparative legal systems in India and abroad. Gain insight into the complex realities of colonial life and the adaptability of justice.

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