Islam, Women's Sexuality and Patriarchy in Indonesia

This book explores the intimate marital relationships of Indonesian Muslim married women. As well as describing and analysing their sexual relationships, the book also investigates how Islam influences discourses of sexuality in Indonesia.

Autorentext

Irma Riyani is a Lecturer in Theology at the State Islamic University Sunan Gunung Djati, Bandung, Indonesia

Inhalt

Introduction The Intertwining of Religion, Feminism, and Sexuality Chapter 1. Marriage and Sexuality: The Indonesian Context and Islamic Perspectives Chapter 2. Situating Sexuality in Fieldwork Chapter 3. Women's Perceptions and Expectations of Marriage and Sexual Relations Chapter 4. Prelude to Marriage: Finding the Right Jodoh (Soul Mate) for Life Chapter 5. Marital Adjustment and Household Management Chapter 6. Women's Experiences of Marital Sexual Relationships: Sex as a Duty Chapter 7. Women's Experiences of Marital Sexual Relationships: Sex as a Right Chapter 8. Women, Islamic Texts, and Knowledge Construction Conclusion