Gender Equality in Islam: Integration of Qur'anic Values, Education, and Cultural Transformation
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https://doi.org/10.61455/sicopus.v4i02.489Keywords:
gender, equality, social justice, muslim societies, cultural transformationAbstract
Objective: This study explores gender equality in Islam, emphasizing equal status for men and women as servants of Allah, challenging misconceptions about gender roles, and promoting equality based on faith and deeds, not biological differences. Theoretical framework: The study critiques gender-based disparities, arguing that Islam promotes equality based on personal qualities like faith and piety, rather than gender, and challenges cultural constructs that reinforce inequality. Literature review: The review highlights Qur’anic verses and research on gender differences in psychology, academics, and leadership, showing that these distinctions are relative and should not justify inequality. Methods: A qualitative approach is used to analyze Qur’anic verses and existing research on gender roles in Islam, comparing religious teachings with contemporary gender equality discussions. Results: The study finds that Islam promotes gender equality, with men and women valued equally, and that cultural misinterpretations, not religious teachings, perpetuate gender inequality. Implications: Promoting gender equality requires cultural reform and education, encouraging policies that align with Islamic teachings to ensure equal opportunities for all. Novelty: This research challenges misinterpretations of gender roles in Islam and highlights how Islamic teachings align with modern gender equality principles, contributing to the discourse on gender equality in Muslim societies.
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