The Origin of Gender Differences (Feminine and Masculine Acting) of Social Roles from the Perspective of the Holy Quran

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Ph.D. (Specialization), Quran and Hadith Higher Educational Center, Al-Mustafa University

2 Assistant Professor, Islamic Azad University

3 Associate Professor and Faculty Member of Al-Mustafa University

Abstract

The issue of the origin of gender differences in social roles has always been discussed by thinkers and researchers, especially in sociology. By confirming gender differences, some link the different patterns of female and male roles with biological, and psychological aspects and the functions of role differences among sociologists. On the other hand, almost all feminist theories follow the common principle that femininity and masculinity and the gender roles that result from them make society, with defects in the foundations and results of these theories. Re-reading these opinions and other numerous and diverse viewpoints in the context of gender differences in social roles and their origins on the one hand and the importance and position of the Quran as an authentic source of knowledge makes the question come to mind that despite the division of labor Gender, what is the view of the Holy Quran about the origin of gender differences in social roles? Based on the inferential method, the present research seeks to discover and explain the true origin of female behavior and male behavior or femininity and masculinity (gender) from the perspective of the Quran. The evidence shows that the Quran’s view of the problem is a unified view so that in a comprehensive view of communication, biological aspects such as anatomical differences and physical strength, psychological aspects such as the amount and type of emotions and feelings, and personality characteristics such as will And it considers decision-making and sociological angles based on natural and ultimate aspects such as justice, peace and chastity.
 

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The Quran and Science
Volume 16, Issue 30 - Serial Number 30
September 2022
Pages 285-314

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  • Receive Date: 28 January 2022
  • Revise Date: 29 April 2022
  • Accept Date: 30 May 2022

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