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Rebranding Equality: Malaysia’s Progress On Women’s Rights Advocacy

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dc.contributor.authorWan Abdul Fattah Bin Wan Ismailen_US
dc.contributor.authorNik Salida Suhaila Nik Salehen_US
dc.contributor.authorSyahirah Abdul Shukuren_US
dc.date.accessioned2024-05-27T14:58:04Z
dc.date.available2024-05-27T14:58:04Z
dc.date.issued2020
dc.date.submitted2021-2-10
dc.description.abstractEven though equality has been described as a simple concept, its meanings and principles have not been properly understood by the public. Similar treatment might not have a value of neutrality because, once the right to equality is related to and enforced by laws, its objectivity and impartiality can be challenged. The Malaysian government is making progress towards a safer and more equal environment for women and girls following the proposed new or amended legislation. These includes the anti-stalking law, the Sexual Harassment Act, and ending child marriage. Furthermore, the establishment of a Select Committee on Rights and Gender Equality in Parliament have been considered as a good step forward for equality. Indeed, implementation of policies such as childcare facilities in government offices as well as encouraging the private sector to follow suit are good moves towards creating more opportunities and encouraging the participation of women in the workforce. This paper explores the conceptual understanding of ‘equality’ globally and from the perspective of Islamic jurisprudence. This reflection is in line with Islamic belief that needs to reform the understanding of society based on the suggestion of Al-Quran and Islamic scholars. With this interpretation, this paper will explore Malaysia’s progress in empowering women and gender equality. Finally, this paper will suggest a way forward for Malaysia to empower women that have been marginalized and subordinated.en_US
dc.identifier.epage94
dc.identifier.issn2289-6023
dc.identifier.issueDecember
dc.identifier.spage85
dc.identifier.urihttp://www.ukm.my/ijit/volume-18-dec-2020/
dc.identifier.urihttps://oarep.usim.edu.my/handle/123456789/4002
dc.identifier.volume18
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.publisherThe Department of Theology and Philosophy, International Society of Muslim Philosophers and Theologians (ISOMPT)en_US
dc.relation.ispartofInternational Journal of Islamic Thoughten_US
dc.subjectFeminism, Gender Equality, Women In Malaysia, Women's Empowerment, Women's Rightsen_US
dc.titleRebranding Equality: Malaysia’s Progress On Women’s Rights Advocacyen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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