Reconstruction of MUI Fatwa No. 7 of 2000 on the Dispatch of Female Migrant Workers: A Psychological Perspective

Women working abroad have become a significant phenomenon in Indonesia, prompting the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) to issue a fatwa that regulates and provides guidance for those pursuing it. This study aims to analyze the positive and negative psychological impacts of women working abroad and pr...

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Main Author: Izzatur Rusuli
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Language:English
Published: Pusat Studi Gender dan Anak UIN SAIZU Purwokerto 2024-12-01
Series:Yinyang: Jurnal Studi Islam, Gender dan Anak
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Online Access:https://ejournal.uinsaizu.ac.id/index.php/yinyang/article/view/9880
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description Women working abroad have become a significant phenomenon in Indonesia, prompting the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) to issue a fatwa that regulates and provides guidance for those pursuing it. This study aims to analyze the positive and negative psychological impacts of women working abroad and propose solutions to address these challenges. Additionally, this study also analyzes the MUI fatwa regarding delivering female workers abroad. This article is a literature review using content analysis as a data analysis method. The results of this paper show that psychologically women who work abroad have a positive impact such as supporting their family's economic needs and contributing to the national economy. Meanwhile, the negative impacts include higher rates of divorce, mental health issues, neglect of childcare responsibilities, and the development of consumerist behavior and poor financial management. The way to overcome these negative impacts include establishing joint commitments, choosing legal and authorized agents, setting specific time targets for employment, and maintaining regular communication with family members. Therefore, the MUI fatwa regarding this matter is relevant, it is suggested that a clause on joint commitments, particularly for married women, be included to enhance its effectiveness.
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spelling doaj-art-e3105704b2704e4895c3a0b375e671862025-02-11T11:03:46ZengPusat Studi Gender dan Anak UIN SAIZU PurwokertoYinyang: Jurnal Studi Islam, Gender dan Anak1907-27912548-53852024-12-0119210.24090/yinyang.v19i2.9880Reconstruction of MUI Fatwa No. 7 of 2000 on the Dispatch of Female Migrant Workers: A Psychological PerspectiveIzzatur Rusuli0IAIN Takengon, Aceh Tengah - Indonesia Women working abroad have become a significant phenomenon in Indonesia, prompting the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) to issue a fatwa that regulates and provides guidance for those pursuing it. This study aims to analyze the positive and negative psychological impacts of women working abroad and propose solutions to address these challenges. Additionally, this study also analyzes the MUI fatwa regarding delivering female workers abroad. This article is a literature review using content analysis as a data analysis method. The results of this paper show that psychologically women who work abroad have a positive impact such as supporting their family's economic needs and contributing to the national economy. Meanwhile, the negative impacts include higher rates of divorce, mental health issues, neglect of childcare responsibilities, and the development of consumerist behavior and poor financial management. The way to overcome these negative impacts include establishing joint commitments, choosing legal and authorized agents, setting specific time targets for employment, and maintaining regular communication with family members. Therefore, the MUI fatwa regarding this matter is relevant, it is suggested that a clause on joint commitments, particularly for married women, be included to enhance its effectiveness. https://ejournal.uinsaizu.ac.id/index.php/yinyang/article/view/9880MUI FatwaFemale WorkersPsychological Impact
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Reconstruction of MUI Fatwa No. 7 of 2000 on the Dispatch of Female Migrant Workers: A Psychological Perspective
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MUI Fatwa
Female Workers
Psychological Impact
title Reconstruction of MUI Fatwa No. 7 of 2000 on the Dispatch of Female Migrant Workers: A Psychological Perspective
title_full Reconstruction of MUI Fatwa No. 7 of 2000 on the Dispatch of Female Migrant Workers: A Psychological Perspective
title_fullStr Reconstruction of MUI Fatwa No. 7 of 2000 on the Dispatch of Female Migrant Workers: A Psychological Perspective
title_full_unstemmed Reconstruction of MUI Fatwa No. 7 of 2000 on the Dispatch of Female Migrant Workers: A Psychological Perspective
title_short Reconstruction of MUI Fatwa No. 7 of 2000 on the Dispatch of Female Migrant Workers: A Psychological Perspective
title_sort reconstruction of mui fatwa no 7 of 2000 on the dispatch of female migrant workers a psychological perspective
topic MUI Fatwa
Female Workers
Psychological Impact
url https://ejournal.uinsaizu.ac.id/index.php/yinyang/article/view/9880
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