Discrimination against Islamic Women (Published)
Muslim women still encounter discrimination in various domains of their daily life represented by religious teachings such as their right to choose husband, clothing, education and so on. Islamic religion continues to be used as an excuse for such acts of discrimination against Muslim women
Keywords: Discrimination, Islamic Teachings Against Women, Muslim Culture, Muslim Women, Women Rights
GENDER DISCRIMINATION AGAINST PAKISTANI WOMEN IN “BOL”; A STUDY OF CLASH BETWEEN CULTURE AND RELIGION. (Published)
This paper aims to study the issue of gender discrimination against Pakistani women presented in a film Bol directed by Mansoor. Feminist theory is used as major theoretical framework for the present research. The discourse is analyzed through qualitative method and descriptive analysis. Kristeva’s feministic assumptions regarding ‘Gender Discrimination’ are implied in theoretical background. Her notion of abjection as an explanation for oppression and discrimination helps to shed light on the oppression and subordination of women and man chauvinism which is strictly prohibited in Islam. Moreover this paper will discuss about the psychological and sexual violence.
Keywords: Discrimination, Feminism, Islam, Violence, oppression.