Faith-based organizations and social development: The role of Markazosshabab al-Muslim Fil Filibbin in women
Recently, the issue of women empowerment has gained scholarly interest. This is not only confined to theoretical debate but it has morphed into practical exercise whereby women nowadays have become more empowered and have been assuming an active role in society. However, little is known about the...
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| Language: | English |
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David Publishing Company
2016
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/67006/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/67006/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/67006/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/67006/1/Faith%20Based%20Organization.pdf |
| Summary: | Recently, the issue of women empowerment has gained scholarly interest. This is not only confined to theoretical
debate but it has morphed into practical exercise whereby women nowadays have become more empowered and
have been assuming an active role in society. However, little is known about the role of faith on women
empowerment in this intellectual pursuit. This study takes a leap to investigate if there is a role of faith in
empowering women. It tries to examine if faith itself can be a determining factor to embolden women involvement
in the society. Being embedded in Islamic principles and values, a faith-based organization in the Philippines called
Markazosshabab al-Muslim fil Filibbin is taken as a case study particularly its women department. It examines the
role of women in multidimensional aspects. It attempts to explore if women involved in this faith-based
organization have become empowered due to the religious principles and values this group is built upon. The study
found that women’s lives have been transformed in society. They have become more active in playing their
multifaceted role to their family, society, and politics. |
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