The Changing Role of Gender in Contemporary Muslim Families

Articles

https://doi.org/10.21274/martabat.2023.7.2.167-188

Published December 27, 2023

Suud Sarim Karimullah⁺⁻
Aat Ruchiat Nugraha⁺⁻
Yokke Andini⁺⁻
Ihda Shofiyatun Nisa’⁺⁻

Suud Sarim Karimullah

Gümuşhane University

Aat Ruchiat Nugraha

Universitas Padjajaran

Yokke Andini

UIN Antasari Banjarmasin

Ihda Shofiyatun Nisa’

Institut Agama Islam Nahdlatul Ulama Tuban

PDF

Keywords

Gender Roles, Gender Equality, Gender Justice, Muslim Families

Abstract

In the modern era, gender roles in Muslim families have undergone a striking transformation, giving rise to exciting new dynamics in a society previously dominated by tradition. This study explores these changes using literature study methods through integrative and comprehensive literature analysis in collecting, evaluating, and integrating findings from previous studies that are relevant to the topic of study. The study's results stated that the change in gender roles in Muslim families today reflects social, cultural, and religious evolution. This brings balance and inclusiveness between men and women regarding family responsibilities and individual aspirations. Religious influences, especially in Islam, provide a framework that supports diverse interpretations of gender roles. Despite challenges and resistance, especially from groups that held traditional values, these changes increased family well-being, political participation, and economic growth. Greater gender equality in Muslim societies requires education, awareness, and mutual support. With commitment, these changes can lead Muslim communities towards inclusivity, gender justice, and benefits for all members.

https://doi.org/10.21274/martabat.2023.7.2.167-188

PDF

References

Abdullah, Shahnaz, Halima Qureshi, and Shakil Quayes. “The Adverse Effect of Child Marriage on Women’s Economic Well Being in Bangladesh–Can Microfinance Help?” The Journal of Developing Areas 49, no. 4 (2015): 109–25. https://www.jstor.org/stable/24737366.

Achour, Meguellati, Fadila Grine, and Mohd Roslan Mohd Nor. “Work–Family Conflict and Coping Strategies: Qualitative Study of Muslim Female Academicians in Malaysia.” Mental Health, Religion & Culture 17, no. 10 (2014): 1002–14. https://doi.org/10.1080/13674676.2014.994201.

Al-Asfour, Ahmed, Hayfaa A Tlaiss, Sami A Khan, and James Rajasekar. “Saudi Women’s Work Challenges and Barriers to Career Advancement.” Career Development International 22, no. 2 (2017): 184–99. https://doi.org/10.1108/CDI-11-2016-0200.

Azouri, Marwan, and Lindos Daou. “The Cultural Side of Entrepreneurship in the Middle East: Religion, Gender and Family.” In Entrepreneurship and Social Entrepreneurship in the MENA Region: Advances in Research, 219–28. Springer, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-88447-5_8.

Bender, Sara, Kristina S Brown, Deanna L Hensley Kasitz, and Olga Vega. “Academic Women and Their Children: Parenting during COVID‐19 and the Impact on Scholarly Productivity.” Family Relations 71, no. 1 (2022): 46–67. https://doi.org/10.1111/fare.12632.

Cislaghi, Beniamino, and Lori Heise. “Gender Norms and Social Norms: Differences, Similarities and Why They Matter in Prevention Science.” Sociology of Health & Illness 42, no. 2 (2020): 407–22. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-9566.13008.

Crabtree, Sara Ashencaen. “Culture, Gender and the Influence of Social Change amongst Emirati Families in the United Arab Emirates.” Journal of Comparative Family Studies 38, no. 4 (2007): 575–88. https://doi.org/10.3138/jcfs.38.4.575.

Dadras, Omid, Tanaporn Khampaya, and Takeo Nakayama. “Child Marriage, Reproductive Outcomes, and Service Utilization among Young Afghan Women: Findings from a Nationally Representative Survey in Afghanistan.” Studies in Family Planning 53, no. 3 (2022): 417–31. https://doi.org/10.1111/sifp.12207.

Desai, Sonalde, and Omkar Joshi. “The Paradox of Declining Female Work Participation in an Era of Economic Growth.” The Indian Journal of Labour Economics 62 (2019): 55–71. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41027-019-00162-z.

Drummond, Suzie, Michael P O’Driscoll, Paula Brough, Thomas Kalliath, Oi-Ling Siu, Carolyn Timms, Derek Riley, Cindy Sit, and Danny Lo. “The Relationship of Social Support with Well-Being Outcomes via Work–Family Conflict: Moderating Effects of Gender, Dependants and Nationality.” Human Relations 70, no. 5 (2017): 544–65. https://doi.org/10.1177/0018726716662696.

El‐Bushra, Judy. “Feminism, Gender, and Women’s Peace Activism.” Development and Change 38, no. 1 (2007): 131–47. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-7660.2007.00406.x.

Galyani Moghaddam, Golnessa. “Information Technology and Gender Gap: Toward a Global View.” The Electronic Library 28, no. 5 (2010): 722–33. https://doi.org/10.1108/02640471011081997.

Heise, Lori, Margaret E Greene, Neisha Opper, Maria Stavropoulou, Caroline Harper, Marcos Nascimento, Debrework Zewdie, Gary L Darmstadt, Margaret Eleanor Greene, and Sarah Hawkes. “Gender Inequality and Restrictive Gender Norms: Framing the Challenges to Health.” The Lancet 393, no. 10189 (2019): 2440–54. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(19)30652-X.

Hofäcker, Dirk, and Stefanie König. “Flexibility and Work‐life Conflict in Times of Crisis: A Gender Perspective.” International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy 33, no. 9/10 (2013): 613–35. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJSSP-04-2013-0042.

Horn, Rebecca, Eve S Puffer, Elisabeth Roesch, and Heidi Lehmann. “Women’s Perceptions of Effects of War on Intimate Partner Violence and Gender Roles in Two Post-Conflict West African Countries: Consequences and Unexpected Opportunities.” Conflict and Health 8, no. 1 (2014): 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1505-8-12.

Ibtasam, Samia, Lubna Razaq, Maryam Ayub, Jennifer R Webster, Syed Ishtiaque Ahmed, and Richard Anderson. “‘My Cousin Bought the Phone for Me. I Never Go to Mobile Shops.’ The Role of Family in Women’s Technological Inclusion in Islamic Culture.” Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction 3, no. CSCW (2019): 1–33. https://doi.org/10.1145/3359148.

Karimullah, Suud Sarim. “Progressive Islamic Religious Education in the Family as a Means of Empowering Women.” AL-AUFA: JURNAL PENDIDIKAN DAN KAJIAN KEISLAMAN 5, no. 2 (2023): 82–103. https://doi.org/10.32665/alaufa.v5i2.2286.

———. “Reinterpretasi Terhadap Kedudukan Perempuan Dalam Islam Melalui Takwil Gender KH. Husein Muhammad.” ARJIS (Abdurrauf Journal of Islamic Studies) 1, no. 2 (2022): 115–33.

———. “The Influence of Technology on the Interaction of Parents and Children in the Family.” AGENDA: Jurnal Analisis Gender Dan Agama 5, no. 2 (2023): 140–56. https://doi.org/10.31958/agenda.v5i2.10645.

———. “The Urgency of Building Legal Awareness on Care of Children in the Family.” Amsir Law Journal 3, no. 2 (2022): 76–86. https://doi.org/10.36746/alj.v3i2.66.

Karimullah, Suud Sarim, Aat Ruchiat Nugraha, Ihda Shofiyatun Nisa, and Yokke Andini. “The Relevance of Feminism in Promoting Gender Reform in the Context of Progressive Islam.” Jurnal Anifa: Studi Gender Dan Anak 4, no. 2 (2023): 1–15. https://doi.org/10.32505/anifa.v4i2.7187.

Kinnunen*, Ulla, Sabine Geurts, and Saija Mauno. “Work-to-Family Conflict and Its Relationship with Satisfaction and Well-Being: A One-Year Longitudinal Study on Gender Differences.” Work & Stress 18, no. 1 (2004): 1–22. https://doi.org/10.1080/02678370410001682005.

Leavitt, Chelom E, David B Allsop, Amber A Price, Loren D Marks, and David C Dollahite. “Exploring Gender Roles in Highly Religious Families.” Review of Religious Research 63 (2021): 511–33. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13644-021-00476-9.

Leo, Ulf, and Per Wickenberg. “Professional Norms in School Leadership: Change Efforts in Implementation of Education for Sustainable Development.” Journal of Educational Change 14 (2013): 403–22. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10833-013-9207-8.

Mahrus, Mahrus, and Suud Sarim Karimullah. “Analysis of Educational Policy in the Framework of Learning Efficiency and Effectiveness.” FIKROTUNA: Jurnal Pendidikan Dan Manajemen Islam 16, no. 02 (2022): 1–17. https://doi.org/10.32806/jf.v16i02.6179.

Pels, Trees. “Muslim Families from Morocco in the Netherlands: Gender Dynamics and Fathers’ Roles in a Context of Change.” Current Sociology 48, no. 4 (2000): 75–93. https://doi.org/10.1177/0011392100048004007.

Röder, Antje. “Explaining Religious Differences in Immigrants’ Gender Role Attitudes: The Changing Impact of Origin Country and Individual Religiosity.” Ethnic and Racial Studies 37, no. 14 (2014): 2615–35. https://doi.org/10.1080/01419870.2013.854919.

Sugitanata, Arif, and Suud Sarim Karimullah. “Implementasi Hukum Keluarga Islam Pada Undang-Undang Perkawinan Di Indonesia Mengenai Hak Memilih Pasangan Bagi Perempuan.” SETARA: Jurnal Studi Gender Dan Anak 5, no. 1 (2023): 1–14. https://doi.org/10.32332/jsga.v5i01.6536.

Suleman, Frangky, Qadriani Arifuddin, Saifudin Saifudin, Fitrohtul Khasanah, and Suud Sarim Karimullah. “The Review of the Maslahah Mursalah Related to Early Marriage: Implementation and Orientation.” Jurnal Dinamika Hukum 23, no. 3 (2023): 573–86. https://doi.org/10.20884/1.jdh.2023.23.3.3783.

Yazid, Afthon, Suud Sarim Karimullah, and Arif Sugitanata. “Comparative Study On Childfree Marriage In Some Selected Countries.” Jurnal Al-Hakim: Jurnal Ilmiah Mahasiswa, Studi Syariah, Hukum Dan Filantropi 5, no. 2 (2023): 267–84. https://doi.org/10.22515/jurnalalhakim.v5i2.7869.