Gender, Islam and Sexuality in Contemporary Indonesia
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Beschreibung
This Open Access book explores the complex interplay between gender, Islam and sexuality in Indonesia, the country with the world's largest Muslim population. The authors offer a fresh look at the tensions between the local and the global through a wide range of cultural expressions and productions, including fashion, Islamic dating, popular literature, and videos on YouTube. The book is grouped around three core themes: sexuality and violence, halal lifestyle, and shame and self-determination. The first section unpacks how activists and progressive religious scholars have argued for the need for the Sexual Violence Bill and it examines the ambivalence between criminalisation and care towards LGBTQ+ people. In the second, the authors bring new insights into how local expressions of Islam, gender and sexuality are negotiated in an increasingly globalised world. The contributions on the third theme tackle gender roles and mobility in culturally diverse regions such as Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, the US, and Indonesia.
"The volume is a must-read for anyone wanting to get up to speed on changes in Indonesia's gender, sexuality and Islamic landscape." - Professor Sharyn Graham Davies, Director of the Herb Feith Indonesia Engagement Centre, Monash University, Australia
"A showcase of excellent research, this book is of appeal to Indonesian studies scholars, and to readers in the field of Asian cultural studies. It is also of relevance to the field of Asian gender and sexuality studies, and to scholars in Islamic studies." - Professor Pamela Nilan, University of Newcastle, Australia
This Open Access volume explores the complex interplay between gender, Islam and sexuality in Indonesia, the country with the world's largest Muslim population. The authors offer a fresh look at the tensions between the local and the global through a wide range of cultural expressions and productions, including fashion, Islamic dating, popular literature, and videos on YouTube. The book is grouped around three core themes: sexuality and violence, halal lifestyle, and shame and self-determination. The first section unpacks how activists and progressive religious scholars have argued for the need for the Sexual Violence Bill and it examines the ambivalence between criminalisation and care towards LGBTQ+ people. In the second, the authors bring new insights into how local expressions of Islam, gender and sexuality are negotiated in an increasingly globalised world. The contributions on the third theme tackle gender roles and mobility in culturally diverse regions such as HongKong, Taiwan, Singapore, the US, and Indonesia.
"The volume is a must-read for anyone wanting to get up to speed on changes in Indonesia's gender, sexuality and Islamic landscape." - Professor Sharyn Graham Davies, Director of the Herb Feith Indonesia Engagement Centre, Monash University, Australia
"A showcase of excellent research, this book is of appeal to Indonesian studies scholars, and to readers in the field of Asian cultural studies. It is also of relevance to the field of Asian gender and sexuality studies, and to scholars in Islamic studies." - Professor Pamela Nilan, University of Newcastle, Australia
Brings together scholars from Indonesia and beyond to explore the local–global interactions Analyzes gender, Islam, and sexuality in a wide range of cultural expressions Addresses sexual violence in the context of collective norms Is an Open Access book
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Monika Arnez
Themen in »Gender, Islam and Sexuality in Contemporary Indonesia«
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“Gender, Islam, and Sexuality in Contemporary Indonesia presents a valuable critical perspective on the dynamics of Indonesian society with relation to gender, sexuality, and religion. ... Those engaged in the academic study of gender, sociology, anthropology, and Southeast Asian studies would find the book essential to better understand the Indonesian community’s perspectives on gender, sexuality, and Islam.” (Mohammad Bachrul Falah, Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences of Southeast Asia, Vol. 181 (2-3), September, 2025)
“Gender, Islam and Sexuality in Contemporary Indonesia makes significant contributions to scholarship at the intersection of gender studies, religious studies, and Southeast Asian studies. … Its multi-disciplinary approach – incorporating legal analysis, cultural studies, and ethnography – provides a comprehensive lens through which to examine the socio-political implications of increasing moral regulation… The book is highly recommended for anyone seeking a nuanced and multi-faceted understanding of gender, Islam, and sexuality in contemporary Indonesia.” (Jing Hua, Gender, Place & Culture, February 23, 2025)
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“The volume is a must-read for anyone wanting to get up to speed on changes in Indonesia's gender, sexuality and Islamic landscape.” (Professor Sharyn Graham Davies, Director of the Herb Feith Indonesia Engagement Centre, Monash University, Australia)
“A showcase of excellent research, this book is of appeal to Indonesian studies scholars, and to readers in the field of Asian cultural studies. It is also of relevance to the field of Asian gender and sexuality studies, and to scholars in Islamic studies.” (Professor Pamela Nilan, University of Newcastle, Australia)
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