Gender Discrimination against Women: A Brief Review of KeyCauses and Effects and Islamic Perspective

Abstract

Gender discrimination is an intricate phenomenon that can be seen not only in
organizations but also in the society as well. Especially, gender discrimination
against women is enacted in the policies, practices, processes, and culture. In the
light of brief literature review, the paper encapsulates that cultural element and
natural and distinctive characteristics of males and females are the key reasons,
whereas poor mental health continuum (i.e., poor emotional, psychological, and
social well-being) is the leading adverse effect of gender discrimination against
women in the society all over the world. Accordingly, the paper presents a
guideline to consider these factors along with Islamic perspective and work in the
right direction concerning policy and decision making to promote fairness. Lastly,
taking into consideration the causes of gender discrimination, Quranic verses and
seerat-e-tayyaba on it, the paper suggests that males and females should not be
compared in any manner and should be distinguished, treated, and respected
individually for their specific and unique traits.