Women and Myanmar's "Religious Protection Laws"

One of the most controversial political debates in Myanmar's transition has been the development and passage of a set of four "Laws for the Protection of Race & Religion." These laws, which were originally introduced by a group of monks and allied political parties in 2013, deal w...

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Published in:The review of faith & international affairs 2015-10, Vol.13 (4), p.36-49
Main Authors: Walton, Matthew J., McKay, Melyn, Mar Mar Kyi, Daw Khin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Buddhists
Females
Interfaith relationships
Islam
Legal studies
Legislation
Political parties
Polygamy
Race
Religion & politics
Religious conversion
Religious discrimination
Religious law
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Summary:One of the most controversial political debates in Myanmar's transition has been the development and passage of a set of four "Laws for the Protection of Race & Religion." These laws, which were originally introduced by a group of monks and allied political parties in 2013, deal with interfaith marriage, religious conversion, population control, and polygamy. The international narrative surrounding these laws depicts, on the one side, a package of legislation that discriminates against women and against non-Buddhists being promoted by anti-Islamic nationalists led by Ma-Ba-Tha (the "Organization for the Protection of Race and Religion") and the 969 Movement.
ISSN:1557-0274
1931-7743
DOI:10.1080/15570274.2015.1104975