Abstract:Gender issues in public spaces and Muslim communities have increasingly gained attention in academic discourse due to their strong connection with social norms, cultural values, and religious interpretations that shape women's…
omen's patterns of participation. This study aims to examine the influence of gender norms and values within Muslim communities on women’s engagement in public spaces, uncover the challenges they face, and formulate recommendations based on feminist and social constructionist perspectives to promote gender equality. The research employs a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method by tracing reputable academic databases through rigorous selection and thematic analysis. The findings reveal that Muslim women’s participation in public spaces is often hindered by patriarchal constructions, discrimination, and limited access. Nevertheless, women have developed strategies of resistance and negotiation that expand their roles. Thematic analysis identifies three main patterns: women’s representation in public spaces, gender-based social practices that impose limitations, and resistance strategies through religious reinterpretation and community activism. This article contributes to theoretical development by enriching global feminist perspectives through the lived experiences of Muslim women while also offering practical contributions in the form of inclusive and socially–religiously sensitive public policy recommendations. The implications highlight the importance of cross-cultural studies and the exploration of women’s experiences at the local community level to broaden understanding of gender equality in contemporary Muslim societies.
Abstract:This article explores autoethnography as a form of spiritual epistemology in the study of Islam and gender. Drawing upon feminist hermeneutics and Indonesian Muslim women’s lived experiences, it argues that self-writing…
g is not merely personal expression but a mode of knowing an intellectual and devotional act that integrates reason, emotion, and faith. Using a qualitative reflective framework, the author employs her own journey as a Muslim woman, mother, and doctoral scholar to examine how autoethnography can serve as both method and ibadah ilmiah. The discussion situates this approach within Islamic concepts of tafakkur (contemplation) and muhasabah (self-accounting), connecting them to the works of Amina Wadud, Etin Anwar, and Saba Mahmood. Findings reveal three epistemic dimensions of spiritual self-writing: (1) writing as worship and remembrance, (2) domestic space as an epistemic field of ethical formation, and (3) reflexive authorship as a feminist-spiritual act of reclaiming authority. By merging autoethnography with Islamic historiography, this study proposes an inclusive and embodied mode of scholarship — one that honors lived experience as a source of divine and intellectual illumination.
Abstract:Kekayaan kultural Melayu menjadi daya tarik tersendiri bagi para wisatawan. Hal itu terlihat dari jumlah wisatawan yang datang di Kabupaten Siak selalu bertambah. Interaksi antar pelaku pariwisata merupakan modal utama dalam…
alam pengembangan pariwisataberbasis budaya melayu Pada dasarnya konsep wisata berbudaya melayu merupakan mengintegrasikannilai keislaman kedalam seluruh aspek kegiatan wisata.Tidak dapat dipungkiribahwa budaya melayu menjadi budaya yang begitu erat disandangkandengan agama Islam. Pariwisata berbudaya melayu diwujudkandalam berbagai sektor,seperti busana melayu, permainan rakyat,rumah makan, transportasi, dll. Perlunya pemahaman kembali mengenai kebudayaan Melayu Riau di Kota Pekanbaru dengan tersedianya ruang sebagai media bagi Masyarakat untuk memahami nilai-nilai kebudayaan agar tetap bertahan dengan identitas lokal secara universal yang dapat dirasakan dengan cakupan yang lebih luas Kajian mengenai kearifan lokal dan pariwisata bukanlah hal baru yang belum pernah diteliti sebelumnya. Kearifan lokal merupakan warisan budaya secara turun temurun, namun saat ini mulai pudar akibat tergerus arus budaya globalisasi. Maka peran dari masyarakat dan pemerintah juga perlu dalam mempertahankan warisan budaya baik yang berbentuk maupun sacara tidak berbentuk misalnya sifat dari masyarakat itu, prinsip masyarakat, maupun sikap orang tersebut. pengetahuan etnik Melayu mencakup beberapa aspek penting yaitu Identiti Budaya, Keberagaman, Hubungan Sosial, Pengetahuan Alam dan adaptasi dan perubahan. Studi ini menerapkan metode penelitian kualitatif, dengan memanfaatkan analisis dari sumber-sumber tulisan (studi literatur). Penelitian kualitatif yaitu suatu pendekatan yang mengambil keputusan dengan menggunakan model deskriptif. Metode ini menjelaskan hasil pengamatan terhadap data penelitian yang berbentuk ucapan atau pandangan dari individu yang telah mencermati objek yang diteliti, serta memaparkan fenomena budaya dan sosial. Capaian dari penelitian dengan metode yang digunakan adalah dapat memahami serta menjelaskan fenomena-fenomena yang telah diteliti secara menyeluruh dan detail berdasarkan fakta-fakta yang ada.
Abstract:This study aims to examine the relationship between Kalde ecology, Malay feminism, cultural determinism, ecotourism, and the impact of globalization on Malay society. This study is qualitative with a descriptive-analytical…
al design that aims to explore in depth the views and experiences of Malay society in managing ecosystems, the role of women, and the impact of global culture. This study also explores the potential of Malay ecotourism as a tool to strengthen ecological sustainability and community economic empowerment, amidst the flow of globalization that brings significant changes to local cultural and economic values. The research methods used include in-depth interviews, participant observation, and surveys to obtain data from Malay society involved in ecotourism activities. The results of the study are expected to provide insight into how ecology and feminism are interconnected in maintaining cultural and environmental sustainability, and how the impact of globalization affects Malay cultural identity.
Abstract:Ancient Israelite tradition reflects a patriarchal social structure that positioned men at the center of social, legal, and religious authority, resulting in limitations on women’s rights and roles, including access to inheritance…
inheritance law. This article addresses theological and juridical issues concerning the mechanism of legal change through the narrative of the daughters of Zelophehad in Numbers 27:1-11, which constitutes a significant turning point in Israelite legal tradition. The research problem focuses on the lack of attention in previous studies to the theological meaning of God’s decision in Numbers 27:7, as earlier research has tended to emphasize socio-cultural aspects, contextual relevance, or purely linguistic analysis. This study employs a qualitative approach based on a literature review, utilizing Hebrew textual exegesis, analysis of Israel’s patriarchal context, and a critical reading through the lens of feminist theology. The findings indicate that the daughters of Zelophehad’s claim was not merely a response to a legal vacuum, but a conscious action that positioned women as active subjects in the process of legal formation. God’s decision affirming their claim underscores divine justice that transcends the limitations of the patriarchal system and corrects institutionalized structural injustice. The conclusion affirms that this narrative presents God as the source of justice who sides with the restoration of the dignity of marginalized groups and opens space for women’s participation as agents of legal change. The novelty of this study lies in its theological interpretation that positions women not only as recipients of inheritance rights, but as pioneers of legitimate and divinely recognized legal transformation. These findings contribute to the development of feminist theology and Old Testament legal studies, while also providing a reflective foundation for gender equality discourse in contemporary theological and religious practice across cultures.
Abstract:Sexual violence can occur in any environment, including the family. Most victims of sexual violence are women. One narrative depicting violence in a family context is the story of Tamar and Amnon in 2 Samuel 13:1-39, which…
ch is part of King David’s family history. The family, which should be a place of refuge, instead becomes an unsafe place. The patriarchal system that gives power to men and places women in a subordinate position is one of the causes. The text of 2 Samuel 13:1-39 is implied in the modern context because the problem of sexual violence in private spaces such as the home is also experienced by women today. A feminist approach is used to draw out women’s values and analyze the structure of the Davidic Kingdom family, identifying the causes and impacts, and how Tamar, as a woman, faced and overcame the moral crisis and sexual violence she experienced. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method with a hermeneutic approach, focusing on literature review to discuss related topics. The author found that Tamar, who experienced sexual violence in the family environment, did not receive justice. The cause of violence is the patriarchal system. Power struggles and invalid laws. Tamar did not remain silent but sought justice for herself by communicating her experiences to the public through religious and social symbolism. Learning from Tamar teaches modern women how to speak out about the injustices they experience.
Abstract:The participation of women in various spheres of life has witnessed significant progress; however, it is undeniable that patriarchal culture remains deeply entrenched and continues to reproduce discriminatory practices and…
nd violence against women, including through religious interpretation. In many instances, religion inadvertently reinforces gender inequality through scriptural interpretations that are predominantly shaped by male perspectives and patriarchal structures. Therefore, a hermeneutical approach is required, one capable of deconstructing such biases and rearticulating the voices of women in a just manner. This study aims to interpret Song of Songs 3:1-5 through the lens of feminist literary criticism, specifically employing the “woman as reader” approach developed by Elaine Showalter. This approach emphasizes the experiences, voices, and agency of women as subjects within the text. Through the stages of interpretation, narrative deconstruction, and critical evaluation, the analysis reveals that the female character in this passage is portrayed as an autonomous individual who demonstrates initiative and actively expresses her love and longing. This representation subtly challenges patriarchal constructions that traditionally position women as passive objects in gender relations. On the other hand, the text also opens a reflective space to examine how women, consciously or unconsciously, may contribute to the perpetuation of systems that oppress them. Consequently, a feminist reading of Song of Songs not only unveils the emancipatory potential within the biblical text but also offers a critical and transformative hermeneutical framework. This represents an effort to reclaim a gender-just theological space and to reimagine sacred scripture as a site of both spiritual and social struggle toward justice and equality.
Abstract:Artikel ini mengkaji metafora gender dalam teks tasawuf klasik dan kontemporer dengan menempatkannya dalam kerangka hermeneutik-filosofis. Berangkat dari kritik terhadap pembacaan patriarkal yang cenderung memahami gender…
r secara biologis dan hierarkis, penelitian ini menegaskan bahwa dalam tradisi tasawuf, kategori maskulin dan feminin berfungsi sebagai prinsip metafisik dan kosmologis yang bersifat simbolik dan komplementer. Melalui analisis terhadap pemikiran Ibn ʿArabī, khususnya konsep wahdat al-wujud dan gagasan keperempuanan ilahi, artikel ini menunjukkan bahwa tasawuf mengafirmasi kesetaraan spiritual antara laki-laki dan perempuan. Pembacaan ini kemudian didialogkan dengan reinterpretasi feminis kontemporer, terutama melalui kontribusi Saʿdiyya Shaikh, serta konteks keindonesiaan melalui gagasan sufisme-feminisme KH. Husein Muhammad. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahwa tasawuf menyediakan ruang hermeneutik yang signifikan untuk mendekonstruksi hierarki gender yang terbangun dalam historiografi dan praktik keagamaan Islam. Meskipun demikian, artikel ini juga menyoroti tantangan pembacaan feminis tasawuf, terutama risiko romantisasi tradisi dan ketegangan antara universalisme spiritual dan realitas sosial. Dengan demikian, tasawuf dipahami tidak hanya sebagai praktik spiritual individual, tetapi juga sebagai sumber etis dan epistemik yang relevan bagi pengembangan wacana keadilan gender dalam Islam kontemporer.
Abstract:Artikel ini bertujuan mendeksripsikan bentuk perlawanan perempuan dalam bayang kolonialisme melalui tokoh Nyai Ontorosoh pada novel Bumi Manusia karya Pramoedaya Anata Toer. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif…
if kualitatif dengan perspektif pengkajian kesusastraan dan kritik feminisme. Landasan teori utama mengacu pada Abdurahman dan Hasanah (2023) mengenai unsur intrinsik karya sastra, khususnya tokoh, penokohan, konflik, dan latar yang dipadukan dengan teori feminisme sastra untuk menafsirkan bentuk subordinasi dan resistensi perempuan. Data penelitian berupa kutipan narasi dan dialog yang menunjukkan posisi sosial, perkembangan karakter, serta tindakan perlawanan tokoh utama. Hasil penelituan menunjukkan bahwa Nyai Ontosoroh mengalami subordinasi sebagai perempuan pribumi dalam sistem kolonial, tetapi juga simbol perempuan modern yang rasional, tangguh, dan berdaya. Dengan demikian, novel ini memperlihatkan bahwa karya sastra dapat menjadi media refleksi sosial atas perjuangan perempuan dalam memperoleh martabat dan pengakuan.
Abstract:Kedudukan wanita dalam agama Hindu sangat bervariasi tergantung pada konteks sejarah dan geografis, dengan peran penting dalam ritus keagamaan namun sering menghadapi diskriminasi dalam pengambilan keputusan dan kepemimpinan,…
inan, meskipun gerakan feminis modern berusaha mereformasi praktik-praktik diskriminatif untuk mencapai kesetaraan gender. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi peran sosial dan keagamaan wanita dalam masyarakat Hindu serta menganalisis perubahan peran dan kedudukan wanita sepanjang sejarah. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode deskriptif untuk memahami peran dan kedudukan wanita dalam masyarakat Hindu, dengan data yang sebagian besar bersifat sekunder dari literatur, artikel jurnal, buku, dan teks-teks keagamaan. Peran sosial wanita dalam masyarakat Hindu telah mengalami transformasi, dengan wanita tradisional dipandang sebagai penjaga moralitas dan nilai-nilai spiritual, namun sering dibatasi oleh norma-norma sosial yang patriarkal. Perubahan sosial dan ekonomi, serta gerakan hak-hak wanita, telah membuka lebih banyak kesempatan bagi wanita Hindu untuk berpartisipasi dalam sektor publik dan ekonomi, mengurangi ketergantungan wanita pada laki-laki. Dalam hierarki formal agama Hindu, peran wanita cenderung terbatas dibandingkan pria, meskipun ada gerakan yang mendorong perubahan ini dan contoh-contoh inspiratif dari wanita yang mencapai posisi terhormat dalam hierarki keagamaan.