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The concept of gender equality and equity: an Islamic view

Equality, equity and justice are the most frequently discussed concepts that have received much attention in modern times. However, equality is emphasised regardless of gender differences, and it remains a theory. Meanwhile, equity is a practical way to achieve equality that considers human nature....

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Main Authors: Mohamed Sulthan Ismiya Begum,, Indriaty Ismail,, Zul’ Azmi Yaakob,
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Language:English
Published: Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2023
Online Access:http://journalarticle.ukm.my/23521/1/IDD%2010.pdf
http://journalarticle.ukm.my/23521/
https://www.ukm.my/ijrah/vol-2-june-2023/
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spelling my-ukm.journal.235212024-05-14T07:38:55Z http://journalarticle.ukm.my/23521/ The concept of gender equality and equity: an Islamic view Mohamed Sulthan Ismiya Begum, Indriaty Ismail, Zul’ Azmi Yaakob, Equality, equity and justice are the most frequently discussed concepts that have received much attention in modern times. However, equality is emphasised regardless of gender differences, and it remains a theory. Meanwhile, equity is a practical way to achieve equality that considers human nature. In this sense, justice is the closest term to equity. Although it is used in legal areas, all Islamic doctrines are built upon justice. Hence, justice is a more general concept. These concepts have not been clearly defined, and some people view them as one. Therefore, this study conducts qualitative-based research to illuminate the differences between these terms. This undertaking attempts to indicate the connection between the concepts of justice from an Islamic point of view. Data were collected from primary and secondary sources. The Quran is used as a primary source, and written materials, including journal articles, books and web articles, are used as secondary sources. Findings show that gender equality, equity and justice are different concepts. Nevertheless, the objective of equality and equity is to promote justice among the people. The study also finds that gender equality is not acceptable in all matters. Islam considers gender equity more important than equality because it is more closely related to the doctrine of justice. Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2023 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://journalarticle.ukm.my/23521/1/IDD%2010.pdf Mohamed Sulthan Ismiya Begum, and Indriaty Ismail, and Zul’ Azmi Yaakob, (2023) The concept of gender equality and equity: an Islamic view. International Journal of Religion, Arts and Humanities, 2 . pp. 103-115. ISSN 2805-5055 https://www.ukm.my/ijrah/vol-2-june-2023/
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description Equality, equity and justice are the most frequently discussed concepts that have received much attention in modern times. However, equality is emphasised regardless of gender differences, and it remains a theory. Meanwhile, equity is a practical way to achieve equality that considers human nature. In this sense, justice is the closest term to equity. Although it is used in legal areas, all Islamic doctrines are built upon justice. Hence, justice is a more general concept. These concepts have not been clearly defined, and some people view them as one. Therefore, this study conducts qualitative-based research to illuminate the differences between these terms. This undertaking attempts to indicate the connection between the concepts of justice from an Islamic point of view. Data were collected from primary and secondary sources. The Quran is used as a primary source, and written materials, including journal articles, books and web articles, are used as secondary sources. Findings show that gender equality, equity and justice are different concepts. Nevertheless, the objective of equality and equity is to promote justice among the people. The study also finds that gender equality is not acceptable in all matters. Islam considers gender equity more important than equality because it is more closely related to the doctrine of justice.
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author Mohamed Sulthan Ismiya Begum,
Indriaty Ismail,
Zul’ Azmi Yaakob,
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Indriaty Ismail,
Zul’ Azmi Yaakob,
The concept of gender equality and equity: an Islamic view
author_facet Mohamed Sulthan Ismiya Begum,
Indriaty Ismail,
Zul’ Azmi Yaakob,
author_sort Mohamed Sulthan Ismiya Begum,
title The concept of gender equality and equity: an Islamic view
title_short The concept of gender equality and equity: an Islamic view
title_full The concept of gender equality and equity: an Islamic view
title_fullStr The concept of gender equality and equity: an Islamic view
title_full_unstemmed The concept of gender equality and equity: an Islamic view
title_sort concept of gender equality and equity: an islamic view
publisher Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
publishDate 2023
url http://journalarticle.ukm.my/23521/1/IDD%2010.pdf
http://journalarticle.ukm.my/23521/
https://www.ukm.my/ijrah/vol-2-june-2023/
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