The Role of Women as a National Defense Strategy in an Islamic Perspective Criticism on Theory of Socialist Feminism

Abstract

State defense is essential to maintain sovereignty and protect the country from
various threats. The role of women in this case is very vital because the concept
of defending the country actually starts from the smallest unit in society,
namely the family. This is where good values are instilled and strengthened,
which is the basis for the development of the personality of the younger
generation as defenders of the country. However, understanding from the
perspective of socialist feminism diminishes the importance of women's
strategic role and no longer prioritizes them in the context of the family. This
study uses a qualitative research method with an Islamic approach as an
analysis tool, with Surah At-Tahrim, Verse 6 as a theoretical foundation. The
findings in this study underscore the importance of the responsibility of
protection that every individual, including women, must bear towards their
families. Education and the development of good values in the family are the
keys to developing the character of the younger generation as agents of state
defense. In the context of national defense, women play a strategic role not only
as mothers and wives but also as educators and coaches for the nation's
resilient future generations. In addition, Islam also criticizes socialist feminism
that may not fully recognize the traditional role of women in the family, which
is considered important and strategic in Islam.