Gender issues and sexual violence in Islamic educational institutions

Abstract

Gender equality means equality between men and women in terms of access to opportunities and rights as human beings, to be able to function and participate in political, legal, economic, socio-cultural, educational, and defense and security activities from this development. Gender equality also includes the elimination of discrimination and structural injustice against men and women. The issue of gender equality is specifically related to the issue of unequal positions between women and men. This is inseparable from the patriarchal culture that persists in society, which holds that men dominate the family structure, where historically, women were seen as unable to manage the public sector on their own, their own affairs without male leadership. The causes of sexual violence in educational institutions are first, the lack of attention and handling from the government. Second, an unequal way of thinking. Third, there is an unequal power relation. Fourth, the lack of education about sex and social ethics. Prevention of sexual violence must be done at all levels including in Islamic educational institutions. Mechanisms to prevent sexual violence by following the principle of prevention so that it is structured systematically and on target.