A VIEW OF HIJAB WEARING FROM MUSLIM FEMINISM PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

Abstract: Feminist movement in the world of Islam has grown over time. They are influenced by the feminist movement that occurred in the West in the early 18th century, a movement that voiced out dissatisfaction towards men who conquered everything and women were only seen as a symbol of weakness. This movement demands for gender equality in many forms. This writing debates on hijab wearing from Islamic perspective, Muslim feminist and the view of hijab wearing from Muslim feminist. The research aims to look into the Islam demand of hijab wearing and to study Muslim feminists’ view who interpret their own understanding. They look at hijab as no more than a local society’s demand and a symbol of oppression from the men towards women. They also claim that forbearance (taqwa) is the priority in judgement instead of clothing.