Traditional
It is generally understood that men and women seemingly are not equal in the world of Islam, although in Quran it is stated that men and women are spiritually equal. Despite this interpretation of the text different cultures have their own interpretations of what the text means. It seems that the general understanding of the text is that men are seen as guardians of the family. According to scripture God made men to have the necessary skills of 'guardship.' On the other hand women are seen to be the caretakers of the family and be obedient wives. In terms of dress botch women and men are required to dress modestly. Also women are required to always cover there breasts and genitals. However other Islam's believe that women,when out the house, must cover every inch of their body besides their face and hand,
Differing views
Because of cultural and generational differences there are many differing views on women's right and gender roles in the world of Islam. In certain countries like Afghanistan after the Taliban rule women were given more opportunities for education and employment. Women were now able to become teachers and doctors while before they were only able to take care of children if they had them or work in hospitals but could only tend to female patients. While other countries still feel need to suppress women of basic rights.
Progression?Because each Muslim country is independent from each other every muslim nations has its own laws in terms of women rights. This raises the question to whether or not if the rights of Muslim women are getting better as a whole. In Saudia Arabia women still are not allowed to drive cars, yet in Indonesia women do have the same rights as men and can even run for high political positions in the government. There is the misconception that all muslim countries oppress women of their rights, while in reality some countries are making the effort.
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Citations
Shukla, S. (n.d.). Political Participation of Muslim Women. The Indian Journal of Political Science, 57(1/4), 1-13. doi:http://www.jstor.org/stable/41855734?Search=yes&resultItemClick=true&searchText=muslim&searchText=women&searchUri=/action/doBasicResults?Query=muslim+women&acc=on&wc=on&fc=off&group=none&vf=jo&se
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