Feminising Islam in Contemporary Indonesia

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Focusing on the role of progressive Muslim women's organizations, the book explores their impact on reforming Islamic law regarding gender and advancing women's rights in Indonesia. It examines legal scholarship, activism, and the practical application of ideas, highlighting how these groups have feminized Islam while adapting it to local contexts. Despite their efforts, the book also critically assesses the partial success of progressive Islamic feminism in the face of strong conservative Islamic influences.