Gender, Islam and Sexuality in Contemporary Indonesia: An Overview

This chapter introduces the aim of this book, which is to explore how genderGender, IslamIslam, and sexualitySexuality are navigated in contemporary IndonesiaIndonesia. Taking the regulatory zealRegulatory zeal that has manifested in legal interventions since the era reformasi (era of reforms) as the point of departure, it proceeds to present the book’s three main thematic parts: Sexuality and ViolenceViolence, Halal lifestyle, lifestyle, and Shame and Self-determinationSelf-determination. Moreover, it provides the theoretical framework for the contributions to this book in three domains: Criminalisation and CareCare, ModestyModesty and CommodificationCommodification, and the Janda and Shame. It introduces the chapters of this volume that mainly draw on various cultural productions, narratives, films, online apps, commercialsCommercials, and YouTubeYoutube videos as research material.