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Kafa’ah: Journal of Gender Studies
Published by Universitas Islam Negeri Imam Bonjol Padang
ISSN : 23560894     EISSN : 23560630     DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.15548/jk.v10i2.271
Core Subject : Humanities, Social,
Humanities Social Sciences
Kafa’ah is an open-access and peer-reviewed journal published by the Center for Gender and Child Studies, Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Imam Bonjol Padang. The objective of the journal is to promote the sharing of knowledge and understanding on gender issues. This journal covers cross-cutting issues on gender studies in the perspectives of religion, education, law, politic, psychology, sociology, anthropology, culture, and Islam.
Arjuna Subject : Ilmu Sosial - Stugi Gender
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PUBLIC PERCEPTIONS OF GENDER STEREOTYPES AND SOCIAL ACCEPTANCE TOWARD SEXUAL ORIENTATION AMONG WOMEN FOOTBALL ATHLETES IN WEST JAVA Zahra Naqiyyah Primadi; Surdiniaty Ugelta; Unun Umaran
Kafa`ah: Journal of Gender Studies Vol 16, No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15548/jk.v16i1.946

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This study examines public perceptions of gender stereotypes and social acceptance of sexual orientation in women’s football in West Java, Indonesia. Despite the global growth of women’s football, female athletes continue to face social judgments that extend beyond athletic performance, particularly related to gender expression and assumed sexual orientation. Adopting a qualitative descriptive design grounded in the social constructionist perspective, this study collected data through semi-structured interviews and non-participant observation. Participants were selected using purposive sampling from four social groups: the general public, religious backgrounds, educational sectors, and local cultural or community groups. Data were analyzed using directed thematic analysis combining inductive and deductive strategies. The analysis identified a central theme: the social construction of gender stereotypes and conditional social acceptance toward the sexual orientation of female footballers. Findings show that female footballers are commonly stereotyped as masculine and insufficiently feminine, with judgments focused on bodies, appearance, and domestic role expectations. These stereotypes shape public assumptions about sexual orientation, where non-normative gender expressions are often interpreted as indicators of non-heteronormativity. Social acceptance emerges as conditional, influenced by religious beliefs, cultural norms, educational exposure, and social environments. Acceptance is generally granted when athletes conform to dominant gender norms and limit the public visibility of personal identity. This study highlights how gender stereotypes and conditional acceptance function as interconnected social mechanisms regulating legitimacy and belonging in women’s football
GENDERED PATHWAYS TO POLITICAL EMPOWERMENT: THE ROLE OF SPECIAL SEATS IN TANZANIA’S PARLIAMENT, 2020-2025 Valentine flavian Ruhangisa; Chusnul Mar'iyah
Kafa`ah: Journal of Gender Studies Vol 16, No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15548/jk.v16i1.970

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Despite constitutional gender quotas and a long-standing special seats system in Tanzania, questions persist regarding whether these mechanisms translate into genuine political empowerment for women or merely tokenistic inclusion. This study examines the impact of special seats on women's political empowerment in Tanzania's Parliament during the 2020–2025 term. Employing a qualitative instrumental case study design, data were collected through in-depth interviews with 15 women parliamentarians (eight special seat holders and seven constituency-based MPs), two focus group discussions with parliamentary staff and gender activists, and document analysis of Hansard transcripts, committee reports, and party documents. The findings reveal three interrelated themes. First, the Paradox of Presence shows that while special seats have significantly increased numerical representation (women hold 36.7% of seats), special seat MPs (SSMPs) face legitimacy deficits compared to constituency-based MPs (CEMPs), though some CEMPs acknowledge SSMPs' complementary technical expertise. Second, Navigating the Institutional Labyrinth demonstrates that SSMPs are disproportionately assigned to 'soft' committees (social services, health, gender) and excluded from 'hard' committees (finance, defence, infrastructure), while party dependence severely constrains their autonomy. Third, The Voice for Gender reveals that SSMPs are the most vocal advocates for gender-sensitive legislation, playing decisive roles in debates on the Law of Marriage Act, gender-based violence, and maternal health. Using a tripartite conceptual framework distinguishing agency (individual capacity), structure (institutional opportunities/constraints), and achievement (policy outcomes), the study finds that special seats effectively enable structural access but unevenly produce agency and achievement. Comparative insights from India, Nepal, Rwanda, and Nordic countries indicate that Tanzania's intra-gender hierarchy is distinctive yet shows generalisable patterns of party control and committee ghettoisation. The study concludes that special seats are necessary but insufficient for transformative empowerment, requiring complementary reforms in party nominations, committee assignments, cross-party caucuses, and capacity-building.
WOMEN’S RESISTANCE IN AMIN SALAMAH’S SHORT STORY “DAWLAT AZH-ZHULM SA’AH”: A LITERARY FEMINIST ANALYSIS Fahira Zulfiani; Zulhelmi Zulhelmi; Suraiya Suraiya
Kafa`ah: Journal of Gender Studies Vol 16, No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15548/jk.v16i1.972

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This research study is grounded in the objective of identifying the forms of female resistance depicted in Amin Salamah's short story, Dawlat azh-Zhulm Sa’ah. The story portrays the social reality of a community still shaped by patriarchal systems, which generate gender inequality, manipulative seduction, social pressure, and slander against women. These circumstances drive women to enact resistance as a means of upholding their dignity and moral values, while simultaneously protecting themselves and their families. This research adopts a qualitative approach, utilizing textual content analysis techniques. The data comprise narrative excerpts and dialogues that reflect the attitudes and actions of female characters when confronted with social pressures. The analysis is conducted through the lens of Naomi Wolf's power feminism, which foregrounds the concepts of personal power and agency, and is further enriched by the integration of Islamic values as a moral and spiritual framework for comprehending women's resistance. The findings indicate that female resistance is manifested through the rejection of gender stereotypes, assertiveness in safeguarding personal honor against male desire, spiritual resistance to slander through prayer, and proactive efforts to shield the family from detrimental social influences. These findings emphasize that the female characters are not portrayed as passive victims; rather, they emerge as conscious agents endowed with the strength to oppose behaviors that conflict with moral principles and Islamic teachings, all in the service of preserving their dignity and honor. This study contributes to the broader discourse on Arabic literary feminism by integrating the power feminism perspective with Islamic values to illuminate the complexity of female agency.
INTEGRATION OF ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION VALUES IN PREVENTING CYBERBULLYING IN ADOLESCENT GIRLS: BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS AND LITERATURE STUDY Syifa Samrotul Fauziah; Mokh. Iman Firmansyah; Nurti Budiyanti
Kafa`ah: Journal of Gender Studies Vol 16, No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15548/jk.v16i1.951

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Cyberbullying poses a serious threat to the mental health of adolescent girls in the digital era. However, global literature on cyberbullying prevention is still dominated by psychological and mental health approaches that focus on risk factors, emotional impacts, and individual interventions. The integration of religious values, particularly Islamic Religious Education (PAI), in strengthening adolescent girls' digital literacy remains relatively limited. This study aims to identify gaps in the global literature and demonstrate the relevance of integrating PAI values in preventing cyberbullying among Muslim adolescent girls. The study employed a qualitative approach with an integrative literature review design, analyzing 42 Scopus-indexed articles through exploratory bibliometric analysis using VOSviewer and thematic analysis of PAI, the Qur'an, and Hadith literature. The results show that cyberbullying studies are still dominated by publications from Western countries and the fields of Medicine and Psychology, with a primary focus on risk factors, psychological impacts, and mental health-based interventions. Keyword co-occurrence analysis also indicates that discussions on religious values, spirituality, and preventive character building are still not a primary focus in the conceptual network of the analyzed research. This study identifies three dimensions of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) values relevant for integration into digital literacy: muraqabah as spiritual awareness (aqidah), hifzhul lisan (verbal communication) and the principle of Iqra' as communication ethics and critical literacy (sharia), and noble morals as a manifestation of expected digital behavior. These findings contribute to the development of a preventive framework based on Islamic Religious Education (PAI) values to strengthen the digital literacy of Muslim adolescent girls in the social media era.

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