‎ ender equality is a concept that emphasizes
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‎History of Gender Equality
‎ ender Equality in
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‎Islam: By Ibnu, Ariq,
‎Bayu and Edo
‎ ender Equality in Islam: Four
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‎Fundamental Principles of
‎Gender Equality in the Quran
‎ ender Equality Issues in
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‎Indonesia and The Answers
‎the same treatment, rights, opportunities, and
‎access for women and men in all areas of life.
‎ he idea of gender equality originated from
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‎the feminist movement, which demanded
‎equal rights and opportunities for women and
‎men since the 19th century until now.
‎ he first wave (late 19th to early 20th
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‎century) focused on the civil and political
‎rights of women, such as voting, education,
‎and work.
‎ he second wave (1960s to 1980s) focused
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‎ he feminist movement experienced several
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‎waves, namely: ‎the role and identity of women, such as
‎sexuality, family, reproduction, and violence.
‎ he third wave (1990s to present) focused on
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‎the diversity and inclusiveness of women
‎from various backgrounds of race, ethnicity,
‎class, religion, and sexual orientation.
‎ adical feminism, which emphasizes on the
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‎resistance against the patriarchal system that
‎is considered as the source of oppression
‎against women.
‎ ultural feminism, which emphasizes on the
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‎ he feminist movement also produced
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‎values and culture of women that are
‎several streams of thought, such as:
‎different and unique from men.
I‎slamic feminism, which emphasizes on the
‎reinterpretation of Islamic texts from a
‎woman's perspective to eliminate gender
‎injustice in Muslim societies.
"‎ O humanity, indeed we have created you
‎from male and female and made you peoples
‎Indeed, the most noble of you in the sight of
‎Allah is the most righteous of you. Indeed,
‎Allah is Knowing and Acquainted." (Quran 49:
‎13)
"‎ And I did not create the jinn and humanity
‎except to worship Me." (Quran 51:56)
"‎ And it is He who has made you successors
‎upon the earth and has raised some of you
‎above others in degrees [of rank] that He
‎may try you through what He has given you.
‎Indeed, your Lord is swift in penalty; but
‎indeed, He is Forgiving and Merciful." (Quran
‎6:165)
"‎ So their Lord responded to them, 'Never will I
‎allow the work of any worker, whether male
‎or female; you are of one another.'" (Quran 3:
‎195)
1‎ . Issue: Women's Political Participation:
‎Although there is women's representation in
‎Answer: Women's Quota in Parliament
‎government institutions, the level of women's
‎participation in politics is still low.
‎ . Issue: Violence Against Women: Domestic
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‎violence, sexual harassment, child marriage, ‎ nswer: Domestic Violence Protection Policy
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‎and other harmful practices remain serious ‎and Elimination of the Practice of Child
‎problems in Indonesia. And most of the ‎Marriage
‎victims are women.
‎ . Issue: Gender Stereotypes: Strong gender
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‎stereotypes still influence society's views on
‎the roles of men and women in society. This ‎Answer: Gender Awareness Campaigns
‎can hinder women's development and
‎encourage discrimination.