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62 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 658 Gender and Women's Rights papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • The study faces the challenge of interpreting Islamic texts in the context of modern societal trends. It also needs to consider the diversity of Islamic perspectives and interpretations.

    Analisis Al-Qur'an Terhadap Gaya Hidup Childfree dalam Perspektif Tafsir Mafatih al-Ghayb · 2026 · DOI

  • Incarcerated mothers face significant physical and psychological pressures due to the loss of freedom, limited facilities, and separation from family. Incarcerated mothers experience stress characterized by fear, emotional distress, sadness, discomfort, and feelings of hopelessness. Incarcerated mothers face obstacles such as negative relationships, interpersonal conflicts, limited facilities, and internal stigma among inmates.

    Stres pada Narapidana Ibu di Lembaga Pemasyarakatan Kelas IIB Perempuan Kota Kupang · 2026 · DOI

  • The study has a small sample size of 8 participants. The study is limited to a specific village in South Central Timor Regency. The study does not provide a comparative analysis with two-parent families.

    GAMBARAN POLA ASUH OLEH IBU TUNGGAL TERHADAP PERKEMBANGAN SOSIAL-EMOSIONAL REMAJA DI DESA KESETNANA, KECAMATAN MOLLO SELATAN, KABUPATEN TIMOR TENGAH SELATAN · 2026 · DOI

  • Future studies can explore the long-term effects of single-mother parenting styles on adolescents' socio-emotional development. Future research can investigate the impact of support programs on single mothers and their adolescents. Future studies can compare the parenting styles of single mothers and two-parent families.

    GAMBARAN POLA ASUH OLEH IBU TUNGGAL TERHADAP PERKEMBANGAN SOSIAL-EMOSIONAL REMAJA DI DESA KESETNANA, KECAMATAN MOLLO SELATAN, KABUPATEN TIMOR TENGAH SELATAN · 2026 · DOI

  • The dominance of masculine roles in Indonesian society. The lack of comprehensive and sustainable women's empowerment program strategies.

    PENGARUH BUDAYA PATRIARKI DALAM RUMAH TANGGA TERHADAP KESEJAHTERAAN PSIKOLOGIS IBU RUMAH TANGGA · 2026 · DOI

  • The conclusion proposes that a maqāṣid-oriented legal analysis safeguards bride's consent as a substantive Sharīʿah imperative for gender justice and family stability, but does not operationalize how Marriage Registrars should assess and document 'genuine consent' versus procedural consent, nor does it specify validation criteria or audit mechanisms for ensuring substantive consent in practice.

    The consent of the bride under Muslim personal law in Sri Lanka: a stakeholder-based reassessment through Maqāṣid Al-Sharīʿah · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper discusses modifications in Singapore (kadi as alternative guardian), Jordan (judge determination of reasonableness), and Morocco (adult women's legal capacity), but does not analyze which comparative model elements are legally transferable to Sri Lanka's MMDA within its existing constitutional and statutory framework, nor does it examine potential conflicts with existing Sri Lankan family law provisions.

    The consent of the bride under Muslim personal law in Sri Lanka: a stakeholder-based reassessment through Maqāṣid Al-Sharīʿah · 2026 · DOI

  • Further research on the application of contextualism and mubādalah in different Islamic legal contexts. Comparative studies on other Islamic legal methodologies and their potential to promote gender equality.

    Contextualism vs. Mubādalah: Comparative Islamic Legal Methodologies for Gender Equality · 2026 · DOI

  • The need for new hermeneutical approaches to address gender equality in Islamic legal interpretation. The lack of comparative studies on contextualism and mubādalah.

    Contextualism vs. Mubādalah: Comparative Islamic Legal Methodologies for Gender Equality · 2026 · DOI

  • Further studies can explore the implications of the childfree lifestyle on Islamic families and communities. Research can also investigate how Islamic values influence decisions on family planning and lifestyle choices.

    Analisis Al-Qur'an Terhadap Gaya Hidup Childfree dalam Perspektif Tafsir Mafatih al-Ghayb · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of clear regulations and weak legal protection for victims of sexual violence in Indonesia. The need for harmonizing religious and state legal frameworks to prevent forced marriages.

    Forced Marriage as Sexual Violence: An Analytical Study under Indonesian Law and the Shafi’i School of Thought · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of research on the Nagari Koto Lamo community's customs from the perspective of 'urf. This study aims to fill this gap by analyzing the implementation of the prohibition against marrying relatives of a former wife from the same clan.

    Larangan Menikahi Kerabat Mantan Istri Sesuku dalam Adat Masyarakat Nagari Koto Lamo, Kecamatan Kapur IX Perspektif Urf · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should explore the implications of the study's findings for family law policies. Future research should investigate the role of women in Muslim families. Future research should examine the promotion of gender equality in Muslim societies.

    Konstruksi Pembagian Peran Suami dan Istri dalam Hukum Keluarga Islam: Perspektif Teori Fungsionalisme Struktural · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the understanding of the division of roles between husband and wife in Islamic Family Law. The study identifies a need for a new perspective on the division of roles between husband and wife in Islamic Family Law.

    Konstruksi Pembagian Peran Suami dan Istri dalam Hukum Keluarga Islam: Perspektif Teori Fungsionalisme Struktural · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could analyze the representation of gender in other films. Future research could apply critical discourse analysis in other contexts.

    TUBUH, FEMINITAS, DAN KUASA: RESISTENSI DAN SUBORDINASI DALAM HEGEMONI KOLONIAL PADA FILM BUMI MANUSIA · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the analysis of representation of gender in film. The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of colonialism and gender.

    TUBUH, FEMINITAS, DAN KUASA: RESISTENSI DAN SUBORDINASI DALAM HEGEMONI KOLONIAL PADA FILM BUMI MANUSIA · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of research on the perceived value of boys and girls within Chinese families in Surakarta. The study aims to fill this gap by exploring similarities and differences across socioeconomic categories.

    Rethinking sons and daughters: Shifting gender preferences among Chinese Indonesian families (1998-1999) · 2026 · DOI

  • The need for a normative-juridical approach to examine the childfree phenomenon - The lack of adaptive legal interpretations in addressing the childfree phenomenon

    <b>Childfree di Indonesia: Analisis Yuridis atas </b><b>Pertentangan Hak Reproduksi dan Kewajiban </b><i><b>Ḥ</b><b>if</b><b>ẓ</b><b> al-Nasl</b></i> · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could explore the experiences of indigenous women in different contexts. Future research could develop strategies to increase the participation of indigenous women in decision-making processes.

    Membaca Ulang Aturan, Peran, dan Kekuasaan dalam Masyarakat Adat dari Perspektif Kajian Hukum Feminis · 2026 · DOI

  • The article identifies a research gap in the scarcity of studies on indigenous women using a feminist perspective. The article highlights the lack of recognition of indigenous women in the legal realm.

    Membaca Ulang Aturan, Peran, dan Kekuasaan dalam Masyarakat Adat dari Perspektif Kajian Hukum Feminis · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should examine the implementation of the study's recommendations. Future research should evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed legal reconstruction. Future research should explore the implications of the study's findings for other areas of law and governance.

    Ignoratio Elenchi in the Amendment to the Regional Government Law and its Impact on the Executive Review of Governor Regulations and Gender Equity · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the understanding of the fallacy of reasoning in the amendment to the Regional Government Law. The study identifies a gap in the evaluation of the consequences of the amendment for gender equity and the executive review process.

    Ignoratio Elenchi in the Amendment to the Regional Government Law and its Impact on the Executive Review of Governor Regulations and Gender Equity · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a gap in understanding the experiences of incarcerated mothers and the challenges they face. There is a need for further research on the stress experienced by incarcerated mothers.

    Stres pada Narapidana Ibu di Lembaga Pemasyarakatan Kelas IIB Perempuan Kota Kupang · 2026 · DOI

  • The traditional understanding of sakinah is limited to domestic tranquillity achieved through marriage. There is a need for a new understanding of sakinah that takes into account the complexities of modern life.

    Sakinah Inklusif: Membaca Ulang Makna Sakinah dalam Perspektif Al-Qur`an Kontemporer · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could explore the impact of women's political representation on policy outcomes. Future studies could examine the relationship between women's political representation and gender equality. Future research could investigate the role of women's political representation in promoting social change.

    Keterwakilan Politik Perempuan Pasca Pemilu: Analisis Representasi Substantif Perempuan dalam Kepemimpinan Khofifah Indar Parawansa di Jawa Timur · 2026 · DOI

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