Gender Justice and Women's Employment

Gender justice means that men and women should have proportionate access to all economic, social and cultural facilities without injustice on either of them. For the most part, employment applies to paid full time jobs done outside the house. In this article, the employment issue is viewed from an Islamic perspective based on scientific facts aside from criticizing sociological as well as feminist viewpoints and hypotheses regarding the issue. Women have a right to employment if they observe some general principles such as compatibility with female traits, hijab, chastity and avoidance of mixing with men and avoidance of any conflict between her career and her roles and responsibilities as a wife and mother. From an Islamic point of view and as far as women’s employment is concerned, gender justice has been attained once the above-mentioned criteria, rules and regulations are observed. Besides, it is recommended that women should normally take part-time jobs and careers to fulfill the criteria of gender justice.