This book analyzes women entrepreneurs in Muslim countries who are using Islamic values to develop and run small businesses. As a core case study, the authors are using Indonesia as it is the largest Muslim country in the world by population. The project examines supportive policies and economic programs in detail and considers their effects on the businesses of several women entrepreneurs. Additionally, the authors argue that this work-life balance is critical for the definition of a successful female Muslim entrepreneur. The monograph considers whether this new phenomenon indicates a change in the conception of ideal Muslim womanhood or whether it is a limited phenomenon with few impacts beyond Indonesia. The book will appeal to academic and practitioner audience interested in Islam, gender studies, Middle Eastern and South Asian politics, development, anthropology, and social policy.
Author(s): Minako Sakai, Amelia Fauzia
Series: Gender, Development and Social Change
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Year: 2022
Language: English
Pages: 275
City: Cham
Acknowledgements
Contents
About the Authors
Abbreviations
List of Figures
List of Tables
1 Women Entrepreneurs, Islam and the Middle Class
Introducing Muslim Mompreneurs
Modernity and Middle-Class Muslim Women
Muslim Women and Ideal Womanhood
Analysing Women’s Voices and Empowerment
Overview of Indonesia
The Scope of This Book
Notes
References
2 Women and Entrepreneurship in Muslim Countries
Introduction
Middle East: Saudi Arabia and Women’s Entrepreneurship
South Asia and Women Entrepreneurship: Bangladesh
Southeast Asia and Women’s Entrepreneurship
Indonesia
Malaysia
Discussions: Muslim Mompreneurs in Modern Patriarchal Societies
Conclusion
Notes
References
3 Conditions for the Rise of Muslim Mompreneurs in Indonesia
Introduction
Government Policies on Small Businesses
Policies in Strengthening Small Businesses
Enhancing Government Institutions for Supporting Entrepreneurial Activities
Programs Supporting Women Entrepreneurs
Small Business Training for Women
Dharma Wanita
PKK as an Avenue to Learning About Micro Business
IWAPI: Coaching and Training of Middle-Class Businesswomen
Emerging Islamic Business Opportunities
The Impact of Decentralisation and Sharia Economy Policies on Mompreneurs
Digital Market Places
Responses of Muslim Women’s Organisations to Small Business Development
Aisyiyah and Muslimat: Creating Harmonious and Healthy Families
Fostering Businesses of Aisyiyah Members
Muslimat: Incorporating Traditional Business with Entrepreneurship
IPEMI: Aspiring to Become a Muslimah Mompreneur
Conclusion
Notes
References
4 Predicaments of Unmarried Career Women
Introduction
Delaying Marriage and the Spinster Crisis
Seeking Polygamy Over Spinsterhood
Uncontrolled Sexual Desire of Women
Promoting Muslim Marriage Through Ta’aruf
Muslim Matchmaking
The Holy Love of Zahrana
Narratives of Single Muslim Women
Takdir: Leaving It to God
Becoming a Mother
Conclusion
Notes
References
5 Exemplifying Muslim Mompreneurs in Indonesia
Introduction
Socio-Religious Tradition in Yogyakarta
Pamella Sunardi Syahuri
Following the Life of the Prophet’s First Wife, Khadijah
A Muslim Woman’s Duty to Support Her Husband’s Propagation of Islam
Demonstrating a life of a Muslim Mompreneur
Popularising Halal Beauty Products
Nurhayati Subakat
Choosing to Become a Muslim Mompreneur
Promoting Socially Engaged Inspiring Women
Islamic Authority in Indonesia
Women’s Islamic Study Groups
Conclusion
Notes
References
6 To Be or Not to Be a Muslim Mompreneur in Indonesia
Introduction
From Career Woman to Muslim Mompreneur
Pathways to Becoming a Muslim Mompreneur
Finding a Solution in Muslim Mompreneurship
Putting Entrepreneurship on Hold
Youth Entrepreneurship and the Gig Economy
Ojek Syariah Women-Only Transport Business
Not to Be a Digital Mompreneur
Conclusion
Notes
References
7 Negotiating Patriarchy as Contemporary Khadijah and Aishah
Introduction
Carving Out the Societal Role of Muslim Women
Women’s Work and Role Modelling in Islam
Towards Gender Equality in Muslim-Dominant Countries
Notes
References
Glossary
Index
