TOPIC: Male dominance in the family distorts the idea of an Islamic household.
TOPIC: Male dominance in the family distorts the idea of an Islamic household.
Justification
Males are a big factor in a family, as they are the breadwinners. As seen in some chauvinist societies the dominance of males could very well extend far beyond that of what is Islamically approved, by suppressing the women and being harsh towards the children. Children may experience anxiety as a result of the "man up" mentality, which can suppress caring instincts and reject empathy. Treatment for mental and physical illnesses is opposed by toxic masculinity, which also ignores pain and suppresses mental health problems that can lead to bodily harm, loneliness, unemployment, and even suicide.
Method
Research Methodology Using Mixed Methods This research approach blends aspects of qualitative and quantitative inquiry. This method can be especially helpful for research that seek to provide a more thorough grasp of a certain topic and to investigate complicated occurrences.
Relevance
By examining the implications of male dominance in the family through a critical lens, this research will contribute to broader discussions on religion, and the psychology of the family.
Academic publications
Critical Overview of Patriarchy, Its interferences with Psychological Development, and Risks for Mental Health. Gender-based discrimination and institutional oppression of women have always existed throughout human culture. The epidemic has increased public indignation against racism and bigotry, calling for a deeper comprehension of the long-term psychological consequences of patriarchy. Nevertheless, there has been little success in extending this construct in psychiatric phenomenology. Critics contend that in order to dispel false beliefs that jeopardize women's equality, deconstruction with scientific backing is required to refute current conceptions of patriarchy, which they claim are not sufficiently empirical.
Katherine Ewing, "Gender, Islam, and Democracy in Indonesia" (2021). Ewing's book examines how gender, Islam, and democracy interact in Indonesia, the biggest Muslim-majority nation in the world. It talks on how conventional interpretations of Islam, such as ideas of male supremacy in the home, are challenged by discussions of gender equality and women's rights.
Patriarchy in Transition: Women and the changing Family in Middle East by Valentine M. Moghdam.. The Islamic discourses on the family, patriarchal systems, and women's legal status in the Middle East and North Africa are examined in this article. It draws attention to the difficulties patriarchy and the family confront as a result of economic growth, demographic shifts, legal changes, and women's rising educational attainment.
Submitted by:
Name: Umama AmoodiST Number: ST10174053
Date: 6/04/2024
