Malay-Muslim women’s perceptions of sunat perempuan in the Malaysian context

Bibliographic Data

ID15098770
AuthorsNik Soffiya Nik Mat (0000-0002-4805-2518, University of Malaya, corresponding author), Stefanie Pillai (0000-0003-1693-5022, University of Malaya), Sukhmani Kaur (0000-0001-9497-8277, University of Malaya)
Year2024
Volume26
Issue12
Pages1588-1601
Publication date2024-12-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueCulture Health & Sexuality (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1369-1058 • E-ISSN: 1464-5351
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/13691058.2024.2342549
PMID38739475
OpenAlexW4396854474
LanguageEN
References cited23

(female circumcision) in Malaysia. Through stakeholder engagement discussions organised by a civil society organisation, 17 Malay-Muslim women shared their views in relation to the practice with a particular focus on: (1) their awareness and personal experience of it; (2) their opinions and knowledge about the practice; (3) beliefs related to the practice; and (4) the roles of relevant stakeholders in advocacy work related to the practice. The data were analysed thematically and interpreted based on the grammar of legitimation and social norms theory. The findings reveal several themes, involving the perceived benefits of the practice; tradition and conformity to social norms; conflicting emotions related to religion; and implicit pressure and fear of negative sanctions in relation to the practice. The findings shed light on the concerns faced by Malay-Muslim women in their decision-making process in relation to the practice of female circumcision in Malaysia

Geography · Islam · Linguistics · Malay · Perception · Sociology · Asian Studies and History · Education and Islamic Studies · Gender and Women's Rights · Gender Studies · Philosophy · Psychology