Unseen and Unheard: The Silent Suffering of Women in Sacred Contexts.
This case study examines the psychological and socio-cultural dimensions of polygamous marriage through the lived experiences of Sarah, a professional woman who became a second wife. It explores the intersection of Malay cultural norms, religious interpretations, and narcissistic abuse within a poly...
| Publicado en: | Australian Feminist Studies Vol. 40; no. 126; pp. 473 - 485 |
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Dec2025
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