Women, academic leadership and the ‘constricting’ gender equity policies in Nigerian universities: an integrated feminist approach

Igiebor, Oluwakemi

doi:10.1080/1360080x.2020.1836569

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“…The review's observations inform the formulation of recommendations for future research, policy, and practice (Arseneault, 2018). The technique utilized in this systematic literature review guarantees transparency, replicability, and rigor in the process of synthesizing and analyzing existing knowledge on feminist justice in Islamic courts pertaining to gender equality and women's rights (Igiebor, 2021;Köhler et al, 2023).…”

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Towards feminist justice: Reforms and challenges in islamic courts for gender equality and women's rights

Syamanta,

Meiliawati,

Ayu

et al. 2024

Syariat

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This literature study systematically analyzes the endeavor for feminist justice within Islamic courts, with a specific emphasis on initiatives aimed at promoting gender equality and women's rights in cultures predominantly populated by Muslims. Based on an extensive examination of current research, the review emphasizes important discoveries and understandings about how gender interacts with other aspects of identity, including as race, social status, and sexual orientation, in the framework of Islamic law. This highlights the importance of legal changes that aim to improve women's rights under family laws, tackle discriminatory practices, and encourage gender-sensitive decision-making in Islamic courts. The challenges that have been noted include opposition from conservative factions and religious authorities, obstacles inside institutions, and the complex interplay of gender inequity with other forms of discrimination. Future research should prioritize intersectional approaches, collaborative efforts, and inclusive dialogue among feminist scholars, activists, legal practitioners, and religious authorities. These measures are crucial for promoting feminist justice and safeguarding women's rights within Islamic legal frameworks. In summary, the study is a thorough analysis of the latest research and presents significant perspectives for policymakers, practitioners, and scholars who are dedicated to promoting gender equality and women's rights in cultures where Islam is the predominant religion. Research Highlights: Intersectionality in Islamic Legal Contexts: The research highlights the importance of recognizing the intersectionality of gender with other identity markers, such as race, class, and sexuality, within Islamic legal contexts. Understanding how these intersecting forms of oppression shape the experiences of marginalized groups is crucial for promoting inclusive and equitable legal frameworks. Legal Reforms for Women's Rights: It emphasizes the significance of legal reforms aimed at enhancing women's rights within family laws, including measures to grant women greater autonomy, protections against gender-based violence, and access to justice. These reforms are essential for challenging discriminatory practices and advancing gender equality within Islamic courts. Challenges and Barriers: The research identifies challenges and barriers to achieving feminist justice within Islamic legal frameworks, including resistance from conservative factions and religious authorities, institutional barriers, and the intersectional nature of gender inequality. Addressing these challenges requires sustained efforts and collaborative approaches. Call for Continued Advocacy: The research underscores the need for sustained efforts towards reform and advocacy to address challenges and barriers in advancing feminist agendas within Islamic legal frameworks. Continued collaboration and dialogue between stakeholders, including feminist scholars, activists, legal practitioners, and religious authorities, are essential for promoting gender equality and women's rights within Muslim-majority societies.

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Towards feminist justice: Reforms and challenges in islamic courts for gender equality and women's rights

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Meiliawati,

Ayu

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“…According to Igiebor (2021), public institutions often institute policies that facilitate the reproduction of male hegemony and impede the advancement of women to leadership positions. Makhanu (2015) revealed that institutional resistance originating from a patriarchal organization culture had impacted the Kenyan Parliament's lack of assertiveness while Musyoka (2011) noted that having more women in the tenth Parliament than in previous Parliaments had caused focus on gender related issues to increase.…”

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Drivers of Gender Imbalance in the Senior Management of the Parliamentary Service Commission of Kenya

Musili

2024

AJPPA

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Purpose: There have been several studies focussing on gender imbalance among the political leadership in Kenya and the internal workings of the Parliament of Kenya, however, minimal attention has been given to the leadership of the PSC employees. The objectives of this study were to analyse the extent to which promotion criteria, organizational politics, and corporate norms drive gender imbalance in the senior management of PSC. Materials and Methods: A descriptive research design guided the study. The research adopted the Skills theory of Leadership and the African Feminism theory. The study population was the permanent and pensionable employees of the PSC. Interviews and a structured questionnaire were used to collect the data efficiently and effectively. The study applied both descriptive and inferential analysis. Findings: The study concluded that practices entrenched in the overall organization politics, corporate norms and promotion criteria do significantly influence gender imbalance at the PSC. Individually, the study found out that only promotion criteria had a significant effect on the gender imbalance at the PSC. Specifically, supporting inclusive promotion criteria will help in reducing gender imbalance at the workplace as it will foster better gender representation in positions of senior management. The study found out that organization politics and corporate norms have an insignificant effect on gender imbalance at the PSC. Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study, therefore, recommended that supporting inclusive promotion criteria will help in reducing gender imbalance at the PSC as it will foster better gender representation in positions of senior management. Further, the PSC should consider using affirmative action in the selection of their senior management to achieve the two-thirds gender principle. Another recommendation is that the PSC needs to implement and enforce a gender policy, as provided for in its Strategic Plan. This policy needs to be well communicated and disseminated to all employees. The study recognizes the importance of mentorship and coaching programs in shaping women’s views and perceptions of leadership and in building their confidence.

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A Snapshot of Female Representation in Twelve Academic Psychiatry Institutions Around the World

Kenney

Ochoa-Guerre

Alnor

et al. 2022

Psychiatry Research

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Women, academic leadership and the ‘constricting’ gender equity policies in Nigerian universities: an integrated feminist approach

Cited by 8 publications

References 32 publications

Towards feminist justice: Reforms and challenges in islamic courts for gender equality and women's rights

Towards feminist justice: Reforms and challenges in islamic courts for gender equality and women's rights

Drivers of Gender Imbalance in the Senior Management of the Parliamentary Service Commission of Kenya

A Snapshot of Female Representation in Twelve Academic Psychiatry Institutions Around the World

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