Women’s Participation in Entrepreneurship From an Islamic Perspective
Abstract
Abstrak
Upaya panjang komunitas internasional telah menurunkan kesenjangan gender dalam bidang pendidikan, kesehatan, dan pasar tenaga kerja. Namun, ketidaksetaraan gender masih nyata dalam berbagai aspek sosial, yang tercermin dalam praktik diskriminatif serta regulasi berbasis konsep dan peran gender yang kaku. Lingkungan sosial perempuan juga semakin terancam oleh konflik, serangan teror, penyakit menular, perubahan iklim, dan bencana alam. Tulisan ini bertujuan menyoroti perspektif konvensional dan Islam terkait partisipasi perempuan dalam sektor kewirausahaan. Penelitian dilakukan dengan pendekatan kualitatif melalui kajian literatur akademik, data kebijakan internasional, serta penafsiran normatif ajaran Islam yang menekankan pentingnya keadilan sosial dan pemenuhan hak manusia. Analisis diarahkan untuk mengidentifikasi hambatan struktural, budaya, dan normatif yang menghalangi keterlibatan perempuan dalam dunia usaha. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahwa keterlibatan perempuan dalam kewirausahaan memberikan manfaat besar bagi pembangunan ekonomi global dan penguatan kohesi sosial. Kontribusi perempuan tidak hanya meningkatkan pertumbuhan ekonomi, tetapi juga memperluas kesempatan kerja, memperkuat daya saing, serta mempercepat pembangunan masyarakat. Dengan demikian, diperlukan strategi kolaboratif berbasis nilai universal dan prinsip Islam untuk mendorong kesetaraan partisipasi perempuan dalam kewirausahaan.
Kata Kunci: Kesenjangan gender, Kewirausahaan perempuan, Perspektif Islam, Pembangunan sosial, Ekonomi global
Abstract
Decades of international efforts have significantly reduced gender disparities in education, health, and the labor market. Nevertheless, gender inequality persists in various social dimensions, reflected in discriminatory practices and laws rooted in rigid gender-role norms. Women’s social environment is further challenged by conflicts, terrorist attacks, infectious diseases, climate change, and natural disasters. This paper aims to highlight both conventional and Islamic perspectives on women’s participation in entrepreneurial sectors. The study employs a qualitative approach through literature review, analysis of international policy frameworks, and normative interpretation of Islamic teachings, which emphasize social justice and the fulfillment of human rights. The analysis focuses on identifying structural, cultural, and normative barriers that hinder women’s involvement in entrepreneurship. The findings reveal that women’s engagement in entrepreneurship contributes significantly to global economic development and social progress. Their participation enhances economic growth, creates job opportunities, strengthens competitiveness, and fosters community development. Therefore, collaborative strategies based on universal values and Islamic principles are required to promote gender equality in entrepreneurial participation.
Keywords: Gender inequality, Women entrepreneurship, Islamic perspective, Social development, Global economy
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