Feminism and gender justice in pesantren life: A case study at Pondok Pesantren Al-Ikhlas Tambakberas Jombang

Maulidina, Fitrotul, Mubarok, Mohammad Anas, Hamidah, Tutik and Rofiq, Aunur ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9823-040X (2025) Feminism and gender justice in pesantren life: A case study at Pondok Pesantren Al-Ikhlas Tambakberas Jombang. International Journal of Islamic Thought and Humanities, 4 (2). pp. 368-383. ISSN 2962-4681

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Abstract

A study on gender justice in pesantren is very important, given the persistent stigma that pesantren are patriarchal institutions that limit women’s roles. In fact, when examined more deeply, pesantren hold great potential in realizing equality values that align with Islamic teachings. This article aims to reveal the implementation of gender justice values at Pondok Pesantren Al-Ikhlas Tambakberas Jombang through educational patterns, daily practices, and the role-modeling of the pesantren caretakers. This research employs a qualitative descriptive method with observation, interviews, and questionnaires distributed to 40 male and female students and pesantren administrators. The findings show that principles of gender justice have been applied at Pondok Pesantren Al-Ikhlas through equitable task distribution, active involvement of female students in pesantren activities, and the exemplary role of KH. Hasyim Yusuf demonstrates engagement in domestic and productive activities regardless of gender. All students stated that the implementation of gender justice has had a positive impact, both in shaping critical thinking and in increasing fair participation among students. This study suggests that feminism can be internalized within the pesantren environment without departing from Islamic values and local wisdom.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Keywords:	gender justice; pesantren; feminism; role-modeling; islam with a justice perspective
Subjects:	22 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES > 2299 Other Philosophy and Religious Studies > 229999 Philosophy and Religious Studies not elsewhere classified
Divisions:	Faculty of Economics > Department of Islamic Banking
Depositing User:	Ph.D Aunur Rofiq
Date Deposited:	29 Jul 2026 08:50

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