JSW (Jurnal Sosiologi Walisongo)
Vol. 9 No. 2 (2025)

The Journey for Being Pro-feminist Male Ulama: A Study among Four Indonesian Ulama

Hasyim, Nur (Unknown)
Maulida, Kilau Mentari (Unknown)
Visita, Luksi (Unknown)
Sa’diyah, Zaimatus (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Oct 2025

Abstract

Male ulama have significantly influenced the feminist movement in Indonesia by providing religious interpretations that are attuned to women's experiences and actively addressing injustices faced by women. This research delves into the transformative journeys of four male ulama as they adopted pro-feminist stances and engaged with the feminist movement. Utilizing a phenomenological approach and in-depth interviews for data collection, the study focuses on how these ulama promote gender justice and embrace feminist principles. The findings reveal that the journey to pro-feminism for these ulama involves multiple phases: recognizing sensitizing events, cultivating feminist consciousness, reinforcing feminist values, and taking tangible actions against women's injustices. In their advocacy for gender justice, these ulama have crafted a methodology for interpreting religious texts that centers women's experiences as crucial to understanding faith. This interpretative approach not only supports a gender-just mindset but also seeks to integrate gender justice principles into daily practices. Ultimately, the study illustrates the essential roles male ulama play in fostering a pro-feminist environment and encouraging societal change regarding gender issues in Indonesia.

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JSW

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Arts Humanities Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

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JSW: Jurnal Sosiologi Walisongo - ISSN 2503-3166 (print) ISSN 2503-3182 (online) is a critical, reflective, and transformative academic media that is published by Laboratorium Sosiologi, Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik, Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang, in the effort for developing ...