The Jilbab Ban in PASKIBRAKA (The Holy Flag Raiser) Ibu Kota Nusantara 2024: A Critical Analysis of Gender Equality, Religious Freedom, and Public Policy

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Gender Equality; Religious Freedom; Public Policy; Jilbab; PASKIBRAKA IKN; Lila Abu-Lughod

Abstract

Issues of gender equality and religious freedom are highlighted in the context of the jilbab ban for PASKIBRAKA (The Holy Flag Raiser) 2024 troops in Ibu Kota Nusantara (IKN), which reflects the conflict between public policy, cultural norms, and human rights. The purpose of this research is to explore the impact of the ban on Muslim women’s rights and how representations of this policy affect public understandings of gender equality and religious freedom. The statement raised emphasizes the importance of considering cultural and religious contexts in making fair and inclusive public policies. The theories and concepts used in this research include the Critique of Cultural Representation and the Problem of Cultural Relativism, as outlined by Lila Abu-Lughod in the article “Do Muslim Women Really Need Saving?”. This research uses a critical paradigm with the approach of Islam, Feminism, and Media to reveal injustice in public policy and media representation related to the ban on jilbab for The Holy Flag Raiser troops in IKN. The method used is qualitative research with discourse analysis, which focuses on how media, policy, and literature represent these issues and how the discourse influences public perception and policy. The analysis shows that this ban not only restricts religious freedom, but also reinforces negative stereotypes of Muslim women in society. The conclusion of this study emphasizes the need for policies that respect cultural plurality and support gender equality within the framework of sustainable development.

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AU  - Jefry Anggara
AU  - Mohammad Izdiyan Muttaqin
AU  - Ade Solihat
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/11/05
TI  - The Jilbab Ban in PASKIBRAKA (The Holy Flag Raiser) Ibu Kota Nusantara 2024: A Critical Analysis of Gender Equality, Religious Freedom, and Public Policy
BT  - Proceedings of the 2nd Ibn Khaldun International Conference on Applied and Social Sciences (IICASS 2024)
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