The Hudood Ordinances in Pakistan Are Examples of How Modern-Day

question 19

Multiple Choice

The Hudood Ordinances in Pakistan are examples of how modern-day laws in some countries

• A)are making progress in fighting the epidemic of forcible rapes in their countries.
• B)can deter women from reporting rape for fear of the punishments that women receive for reporting rapes.
• C)can help women maintain social status after experiencing the humiliating experience of rape in their culture.
• D)place all of the blame of rape on the shoulders of the victim, allowing men complete domination of women and free reign to rape as often as they like.

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