Fokus and Scope

IJOUGS: Indonesian Journal of Gender Studies is an academic journal focusing on gender studies from various perspectives, both in national and global contexts. This journal aims to serve as a platform for publishing in-depth and critical research on gender issues across multiple disciplines, including but not limited to Islamic studies, sociology, anthropology, education, law, politics, media, and public policy.

The journal accepts research articles, literature reviews, and conceptual studies related to, but not limited to, the following topics:

  1. Gender and Religion

    • Gender roles in religious traditions and texts
    • Perspectives of Islam and other religions on gender equality
    • Islamic feminism and the reconstruction of gender thought in Islam

  2. Gender and Education

    • Gender inclusion in education systems
    • Women's roles in Islamic and general education
    • Gender and curriculum development in Islamic boarding schools (pesantren)

  3. Gender, Family, and Society

    • Gender relations in families and households
    • Women's roles in society and indigenous communities
    • Masculinity and femininity in local and global cultures

  4. Gender and Law

    • Women's rights in Islamic and positive law
    • Gender equality laws and their implementation
    • Legal protection for gender-based vulnerable groups

  5. Gender and Politics

    • Women's political participation in Indonesia and globally
    • Gender-based public policies
    • Gender representation in state policies and institutions

  6. Gender and Media

    • Gender representation in mass and digital media
    • The role of social media in gender advocacy
    • Gender and popular culture

  7. Gender and Work

    • Gender equality in the workplace
    • Gender-based economics and women’s empowerment
    • Women in the informal sector and entrepreneurship

  8. Gender, Health, and Reproductive Rights

    • Women's health issues and reproductive rights
    • Gender and access to healthcare services
    • Mental health and gender

This journal welcomes contributions from academics, researchers, and practitioners interested in gender issues and committed to advancing knowledge and practices that promote gender justice across various fields.