Women and Leadership in Islam: A Case Study in Indonesia

Title:

Women and Leadership in Islam: A Case Study in Indonesia

Author:

Arif Rohman

Institution:

Charles Sturt University

Cite:

Rohman, A. (2013). Women and Leadership in Islam: A Case Study in Indonesia. Int J Soc Sci, 16(1), 46-51 

Abstract:      

Women in leadership positions is a sensitive issue in most Moslem societies. Even though reality has shown that women can compete with men, some people continue to use ‘religious reasons’ to block women’s advancement to leadership roles and maintain the status quo. This article will examine the conservative and liberal thinking about women as leaders in Muslim society especially in Indonesia.

Number of Pages in PDF File: 6

Keywords: women, leadership, Islam, gender

JEL Classification: I31, J18, J71, J78

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