GENDER EQUALITY AND SDGs: PERCEPTION OF THE MANAGEMENT OF PENGURUS JAMI’IYYAH PEREMPUAN PENGASUH PESANTREN DAN MUBALIGHOH (JPPPM) IN PEMALANG REGENCY AS AN EFFORT TO PREVENT SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN THE ISLAMIC SCHOOLS

Abstract

This study analyzes the perceptions of the administrators of the Jami’iyyah
Perempuan Pengasuh Pesantren dan Mubalighoh (JPPPM) in Pemalang regency regarding the phenomenon of sexual violence within Islamic schools, also known as Pesantren. Pemalang regency was chosen due to its large number of Islamic schools (boarding and non-boarding) and the ongoing issue of sexual violence within them, necessitating preventive measures and interventions from the administrators. The urgency of this study is to identify an ideal model of female caregivers and female educators in Islamic schools in Pemalang. This research aims to support efforts to prevent sexual violence and promote gender equality in accordance with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Qualitative method was used to analyze the perceptions and roles of the JPPPM administrators through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with informants such as Bu Nyai (wives of Islamic Boarding School’s administrators); female Islamic boarding school leaders, Preachers/Mubalighoh, female teachers/Ustadzah, and the extended family members of Islamic school’s owners. The results indicate that female parenting styles are pretty effective and necessary in preventing sexual violence within Islamic schools. The JPPPM in Pemalang is considered adequate due to the social attributes associated with females, such as nurturing, caring, patience, and diligence in guiding students. The majority of
respondents believe that the instillation of Islamic values and character taught in Islamic schools supports the prevention of sexual violence within the school environment.