Confronting Social Attitudes and Stigma
摘要
This chapter critically examines social attitudes and stigma surrounding disability in Muslim societies, with particular attention to education and employment contexts. Drawing on Islamic ethical principles and contemporary disability studies, the chapter argues that stigma is not rooted in Islamic theology but is sustained through culturally embedded beliefs, institutional norms, and structural inequalities. Using Indonesia as a contextual case, the analysis highlights the persistent gap between public endorsement of disability rights and everyday practices that marginalize persons with disabilities. The chapter explores how ableist assumptions are reproduced through family decision-making, educational systems, and labor markets, despite strong theological commitments to human dignity, justice, and compassion. By framing stigma as a form of structural injustice and ethical failure, the chapter advances an integrative framework that bridges Islamic moral theology with inclusive education and social policy. This ethical analysis provides a foundation for reorienting institutions toward equity, participation, and moral accountability within Muslim societies.