The Elements of Islamic Feminism in Non-Islamic Comparative Literature: A Case of Chopin and Megha’s Short Stories
Journal Title: International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 7, Issue 12
Abstract
A prevailing argument among many groups, including feminists, academics and the press, insists on gender inequalities in accordance with the precepts of Islam is a debatable issue. However, in discussing the issue based on a comparative literature whereby analyzing short stories based on non-Muslim authors is something new. Hence, the researchers embark on this study by analyzing two famous short stories written by outstanding authors, The Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin and Winners Never Quit by Megha Mukherjee. The qualitative approach in analyzing the short stories were used thought out the study by also referring to past studies and essential opinions by scholars. It is found that the elements Islamic Feminism can be complied in both short stories even though the short stories do not directly mentioned about Islam. Also, the issue of feminism is a global issue and should be discussed in universal manner regardless whatever religions and logistics. It is the issue of equality of human being.
Authors and Affiliations
Mohd Nazri Latiff Azmi, Law Su Hui, Harison @ Hanisa Mohd Sidek
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- EP ID EP642988
- DOI 10.6007/IJARBSS/v7-i12/3741
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