Javanese Women and the Veil in Post-Soeharto Indonesia

2007 ◽  
Vol 66 (2) ◽  
pp. 389-420 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nancy J. Smith-Hefner
Keyword(s):  
Muslim Women ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Ethnographic Research ◽  
State University ◽  
Religious Attitudes ◽  
Modern Education ◽  
Historical Materials ◽  
Central Java ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Veil

This article examines the practice and meanings of the new veiling and of Islamization more generally for young Muslim Javanese women in the new middle class. Drawing on eight months of ethnographic research in the Central Java city of Yogyakarta in 1999 and three subsequent one-month visits during 2001, 2002, and 2003, I explore the social and religious attitudes of female students at two of Yogyakarta's leading centers of higher education: Gadjah Mada University, a nondenominational state university, and the nearby Sunan Kalijaga National Islamic University. The ethnographic and life-historical materials discussed here underscore that the new veiling is neither a traditionalist survival nor an antimodernist reaction but rather a complex and sometimes ambiguous effort by young Muslim women to reconcile the opportunities for autonomy and choice offered by modern education with a heightened commitment to the profession of Islam.

Is Hijab a fashion statement? A study of Malaysian Muslim women

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 430-443 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fadila Grine ◽  
Munazza Saeed
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Muslim Women ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Analytic Thinking ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Multicultural Environment ◽  
The Social ◽  
The University ◽  
Religious Obligation

Purpose The purpose of this research is to analyze the motivation behind the hijab behavior in a multicultural environment of Malaysia; it is a religious obligation or fashion behavior. In an analytic thinking of motivation in influencing women in wearing a hijab, learning from the social environment on religious obligation and fashion in hijab has been discussed. Design/methodology/approach Quantitative analysis has been conducted for 100 hijab-wearing female students in the University of Malaya. Findings The findings were tabulated and the outcomes proved that most of the women took the hijab as a religious obligation instead of fashion motivation. Muslim women are still taking on the religious obligation in styling up the hijab. Modification in the hijab can be accepted in Malaysia, but the substantial design to wear the hijab is an obligation. Originality/value This study exclusively discusses the hijab as fashion and religious obligation within the context of Malaysia.

scholarly journals The Muslim Veil in North America

2004 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 110-112
Author(s):  
Shabana Mir
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
North America ◽  
Historical Development ◽  
Muslim Women ◽  
Basic Information ◽  
The West ◽  
Academic Texts ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Veil

When it comes to Muslims in the West, nothing is a more sensational visualsymbol than the hijab. Due to the current Muslim and non-Muslim fixationon it, scholarly examination of hijab and related issues is necessary.The Muslim Veil in North America examines some of its historical, sociological/anthropological, and theological aspects. Part 1 engages with theveil’s hyper-visibility in Canada. Since the book does not engage with theAmerican experience, I am not sure why the title refers to North America.I enjoyed part 2 immensely, and will use it as a reference on the subject.The bulk of this section explores the historical development of the veil’stheological status and nature. This book is different from, say, Maudoodi’sPurdah, which sees the veil in its contemporary form as a product of historicalprocesses.This book is dedicated to diasporic Muslim women, although introductorymaterial in various chapters addresses readers unfamiliar with Islam. Undergraduates will appreciate its accessibility in comparison tomost academic texts, and it will make the subject comprehensible to layreaders. Unfortunately, this means that the book wavers between being anacademic (education, anthropology, and sociology) and a lay read. This isnot because the entire book is tailored to different kinds of readers, butbecause its two parts are rather disjointed. Part 1 addresses a more lay andintroductory social science-related reader with basic information; part 2, onthe other hand, is a highly specialized examination of exegetical and hadithhistory.The editors, in addressing a gaping void in the literature, possiblyattempt to do too much: specialized theology, history, politics, anthropology,and sampling of “voices.” I would have preferred it to be more selective.Also, “let the voices speak” is a commendable approach, but after a certainpoint we should go beyond it. There is also a line between “reportage syndrome,”writing without an adequate theoretical framework, and skillfulacademic writing, which allows contextualized voices to be heard by fellowacademics within the social sciences. I would also have preferred that thetheology and sociology chapters be connected by common threads ...

scholarly journals MUSLIM WOMEN AND VEILING: What Does It Signify?

2019 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 79
Author(s):  
Siti Juwariyah
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Muslim Women ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Social Structures ◽  
Semiotic Analysis ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Veil

<p><strong>Abstrak:</strong> Perempuan Muslim dan Penggunaan Cadar: Apa Maknanya?. Perdebatan mengenai perempuan Muslim dan tindakan mereka mengenakan hijab atau menutup wajah bukanlah fenomena baru. Makalah ini akan mengeksplorasi perspektif memakai hijab melalui analisis semiotik serta fenomena perempuan dan menutup wajah pada umumnya. Kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif, dan data dikumpulkan melalui pengamatan dan kajian pustaka. Temuan penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa kerudung melambangkan berbagai perspektif di tempat yang berbeda, budaya dan tradisi. Sebagaimana hijab sering diasosiasikan sebagai bagian agama Islam, hijab juga merupakan simbol yang dipengaruhi oleh berbagai faktor. Hijab menjadi lambang identitas, religiusitas, kesopanan dan hak pilihan. Hijab juga mengungkapkan sikap mereka dalam masalah politik dan menunjukkan struktur sosial. Meskipun cadar bisa menggambarkan keterjangkauan perempuan dalam mengambil pakaian yang mereka pilih untuk hijab, beberapa simbol perlu ditinjau kembali karena mungkin ada beberapa perubahan dalam pemotretannya.</p><p><strong>Abstract:</strong> The debate upon women and their act of wearing hijab or veiling is not new phenomenon. This paper will explore the perspectives of wearing hijab through semiotic analysis as well as the phenomenon of women and veiling in general. This study employs qualitative approach, and the data were collected through observation and literature review. The findings indicate that veil symbolizes various perspectives in different places, cultures and traditions. As the veil often indexes as the religion of Islam, it is also a symbol which is affected by various factors. It becomes a symbol of identity, religiosity, modesty, and agency. The veil also reveals their stance in political matters and show the social structures. Even though the veil could portray the women’s affordability in taking up the clothing they choose to veil, some symbolizations need to be revisited since there might be some changes in its depictions.<br /> <br /><strong>Keywords:</strong> women, veiling, hijab, symbol, Muslim</p>

The Influence of Media on Hijab wearing in Malaysia: A Study among Malays (Pengaruh Media Terhadap Pemakaian Hijab di Malaysia: Satu Kajian di Kalangan Orang Melayu)

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 325-350
Author(s):  
Aini Maznina A. Manaf ◽  
Saodah Wok
Keyword(s):  
Muslim Women ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Media Influence ◽  
Interpersonal Influence ◽  
Common Phenomenon ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Media ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Head Cover

Hijab wearing among Muslim women is currently seen as a common phenomenon in Malaysia. Is the religious awareness among them on the rise? Or is it just fashion or a trend? Many studies have been conducted to understand factors that influence hijab wearing among Muslim women. Nonetheless, little information is available on the roles that the media play in influencing women’s decision to wear hijab. This study is conducted to find out the perception of Muslim women on the extent to which media and people surrounding them influence their hijab (head cover) wearing. Specifically, the objectives of this study are (1) to find out the patterns of hijab wearing, (2) to find out sources of media influence on hijab wearing among Malay women, (3) to determine sources of social/interpersonal influence on hijab wearing among Malay women, (4) to compare between the media influence and the social/interpersonal influence on hijab wearing among Malaysian women, and (5) to analyze the extent of media and social/interpersonal influence that impact change on hijab wearing. Using data from a survey conducted on 362 female students from an Islamic Higher Education Institution in Malaysia, the findings reveal that Facebook, blog and magazine are the top three highest media influencing impact change on hijab wearing. Parents, friends/colleagues and siblings have more influence on hijab wearing than the other sources. Social/interpersonal influence has a bigger impact than the media in influencing hijab wearing. In addition, both the media influence and the social/interpersonal influence are positively related to one another. The Malay women admit that hijab wearing has much/very much changed them towards being good Muslims. Keywords: hijab wearing, Malay women, media influence, social/interpersonal influence, impact change. Abstrak Pemakaian hijab di kalangan wanita Islam dilihat sebagai satu fenomena yang biasa di Malaysia. Adakah ia menunjukkan kesedaran agama di kalangan mereka semakin meningkat? Atau ia hanya sekadar fesyen atau gaya hidup? Banyak kajian telah dijalankan untuk melihat faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi pemakaian hijab di kalangan wanita Islam. Walau bagaimana pun, hanya sedikit maklumat berkenaan peranan media dalam mempengaruhi pemakaian hijab di kalamgan wanita Islam. Secara khusus, objektif kajian ini (1) untuk mengetahui bentuk pemakaian hijab, (2) untuk mengetahui sumber pengaruh media terhadap pemakaian hijab di kalangan wanita Melayu, (3) untuk mengetahui  sumber pengaruh sosial/interpersonal terhadap pemakaian hijab di kalangan wanita, (4) untuk membuat perbandingan antara pengaruh media dan sosial/interpersonal  terhadap pemakaian hijab, dan (5) untuk menganalisa tahap pengaruh media dan sosial/interpersonal ke atas kesan perubahan daripada pemakaian hijab. Satu kaji selidik dijalankan di kalangan 362 pelajar wanita dari sebuah insititusi pengajian tinggi di Malaysia, dapatan menunjukkan facebook, blog dan majalah merupakan tiga media yang tertinggi dalam mempengaruhi kesan perubahan ke atas pemakaian hijab di kalangan responden. Ibubapa, rakan/rakaan sekerja serta adik beradik pula mempunyai pengaruh yang lebih tinggi dari sumber lain. Pengaruh sosial/interpersonal pula adalah lebih tinggi daripada media dalam mempengaruhi pemakaian. Selain daripada itu, kedua-dua pengaruh iaitu media dan sosial/interpersonal adalah berkait rapat secara positif di antara satu sama lain. Wanita Melayu mengakui bahawa pemakaian hijab banyak mempengaruhi mereka untuk menjadi penganut Islam yang baik. Kata Kunci: pemakaian hijab, wanita Islam, pengaruh media, pengaruh sosial/interpersonal, kesan perubahan.

scholarly journals Motif dan Makna Berjilbab Mahasiswi Komunikasi Universitas Tadulako Palu

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-84
Author(s):  
Sitti Murni Kaddi ◽  
Enjang Muhaemin
Keyword(s):  
Muslim Women ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Communication Studies ◽  
Dress Code ◽  
The Past ◽  
Political Sciences ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
The Future ◽  
The Veil

This research is motivated by the increasing use of the veil among female students. Although basically wearing the hijab is a dress code that is required by Islam for Muslim women, but it is proven that only some of them wear the hijab. This reality shows, besides the syar'i provisions that are obeyed, there seems to be something else that makes some Muslim women feel confident to wear the hijab. This research-based paper aims to find out the motives and meanings of wearing headscarves by the students of Communication Studies at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Tadulako University, Palu. The study uses qualitative research methods, with in-depth interview techniques, and observation, with the aim of exploring the motives and veiled meanings of the female students. Research uses a phenomenological approach. The results of the study concluded two things. First, the motives of female students wearing headscarves are divided into two, namely the motives of the past and the motives of the future. Motives of the past are encouraged because of encouragement and advice from parents and family, as well as shar'i motifs based on obligations established by Islam. The future motives underlying the female students using veil are divided into the motive of wanting to avoid bad things, wanting to control their behavior, and wanting to be appreciated. Second, related to self-meaning, the students who wear the hijab interpret it as proof of love for God, and as a service to both parents. Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi semakin meningkatnya penggunaan jilbab di kalangan mahasiswi. Kendati pada dasarnya menggunakan jilbab merupakan aturan berpakaian yang disyariatkan Islam bagi perempuan muslim, namun terbukti hanya sebagian yang menggunakan jilbab. Realitas ini menunjukkan, selain ketentuan syar’i yang ditaati, sepertinya ada hal lain yang membuat sebagian perempuan muslimah merasa yakin untuk menggunakan jilbab. Tulisan berbasis penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui motif dan makna pemakaian jilbab yang dilakukan para mahasiswi Ilmu Komunikasi FISIP Universitas Tadulako Palu. Penelitian menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif, dengan teknik wawancara mendalam, dan observasi,  dengan tujuan menggali motif, dan makna berjilbab para mahasiswi. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan fenomenologis. Hasil penelitian menyimpulkan dua hal. Pertama, motif mahasiswi memakai jilbab  terbagi menjadi dua, yaitu motif masa lalu dan motif masa depan. Motif masa lalu didorong karena dorongan dan nasehat dari orang tua dan keluarga, serta motif syar’i yang didasarkan pada kewajiban yang ditetapkan Islam. Adapun motif masa depan yang mendasari mahasiswi menggunakan jilbab terpilah pada motif ingin menghindari hal-hal buruk, ingin mengontrol tingkah laku, dan ingin dihargai. Kedua, berkaitan dengan makna diri,  para mahasiswi pemakai jilbab memaknainya sebagai bukti sayang kepada Allah, dan sebagai bakti kepada kedua orang tua.

scholarly journals Researching victimisation using auto-ethnography: Wearing the Muslim veil in public

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 205979911772061 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irene Zempi
Keyword(s):  
Muslim Women ◽  
Ethnographic Research ◽  
Ethical Challenges ◽  
Methodological Issues ◽  
Muslim Identity ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Personal Experiences ◽  
Auto Ethnography ◽  
The Veil

This article reflects upon my personal experiences of undertaking auto-ethnography on victimisation through wearing the Muslim veil in public. Wearing the veil was suggested by some of my respondents as a way to get insider knowledge of their own day-to-day experiences of victimisation. Here, I explore the emotional, psychological and physical impacts of being targeted because of my (perceived/adopted) Muslim identity. I discuss the advantages and disadvantages of covert auto-ethnographic research and consider the ethical challenges and practical difficulties of performing auto-ethnography. Also, I discuss the theoretical and methodological issues that arise from undertaking auto-ethnography as an insider/outsider when researching the targeted victimisation of veiled Muslim women. Finally, I discuss the usefulness and limitations of auto-ethnography as a method for understanding victimisation. I conclude that auto-ethnographic research into victimisation has great potential, although researchers need to be aware of some risks inherent in this approach and, thus, proceed with caution.

scholarly journals Women in the Eye of Pesantren

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elly Malihah ◽  
Siti Nurbayani ◽  
Puspita Wulandari
Keyword(s):  
Boarding School ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Social Recognition ◽  
Religious Groups ◽  
The West ◽  
Central Java ◽  
The Social ◽  
Phenomenological Design

Pesantren is a religion-based boarding school chain that is widespread in Indonesia. Pesantren are often negatively stigmatized by a small number of people owing to the perception of the schools radicalizing religious values and demanding the obedience of women. In contrast, this study aims to analyze the way in which Pesantren education plays a major role facilitating the contribution of women in three domains, namely domestic, public, and social. Analysis of women’s self-conception and the role of women in these three domains was conducted using a qualitative approach with a phenomenological design and interview techniques, together with observations on female students in one Pesantren in Central Java and East Java and two religious groups in the West Java region. The results revealed that Pesantren education for women had an impact on the social recognition of women. Keywords: Islamic Boarding Schools, Pesantren, Social recognition, Three domains of women, and Women.

Kecerdasan Emosi Mahasiswi Bercadar Serta Implikasinya Bagi Pelayanan Bimbingan dan Konseling di Perguruan Tinggi

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Rizky Andana Pohan ◽  
Dika Sahputra
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Counseling Services ◽  
Guidance And Counseling ◽  
Tertiary Institutions ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Veil ◽  
Full Face ◽  
University Leaders

This study aims to determine the emotional intelligence of female students who wear the full face veil. This research uses a quantitative approach with descriptive methods. The sampling technique was carried out with a total sampling of 38 students who wore the veil from several universities in Indonesia. The research instrument uses a Likert-shaped Emotional Intelligence Scale owned by Dika Sahputra. Questionnaires are distributed online through the Google Forms application from November 2019 to January 2020. The results showed that in general the emotional intelligence of students who wore the full face veil was in the high category. These results can be used as a basis for making programs for guidance and counseling services in tertiary institutions, as well as being the basis for policy making for university leaders and the government towards female students and women who use the full face veil

"I Too Could Be Gay If I Wanted"

2010 ◽  
Vol 39 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Herrero-Brasas
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Identity ◽  
Emotional Experience ◽  
Religious Studies ◽  
Social Rejection ◽  
Religious Attitudes ◽  
Queer People ◽  
The Social

An important factor in the social rejection and marginalization of queer people is misplaced empathy. When it comes to sexual identity, putting oneself in someone else's shoes, if bringing into those shoes a radically non-queer emotional experience, will only lead to further lack of understanding and misconceptions. The religious studies classroom provides a privileged setting for exposing that wrong kind of empathy and help the students reflect about the ways in which negative religious attitudes to queerness may be tainted with it.

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