The Objectives of the Beijing Conference: A Religious and Social Analysis and Critique

Abstract

All praise is due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his companions. This research, titled: The Objectives of the Beijing Conference: A Religious and Social Analysis and Critique. The study aims to uncover the true objectives of the Beijing Conference on women's rights, particularly its call for achieving equality and influencing decision-making processes. It sheds light on the objectives related to religion and mindset (intellectual perspectives), followed by an examination of its social objectives, presenting them and offering a critical analysis. The research seeks to: Introduce the Beijing Conference and clarify its reality and underlying motives. Explain its religious and social objectives. Critically analyze these objectives and highlight their impact on women and society. Raise awareness among women about the true nature of such conferences held in their name and purportedly for their benefit. The study is structured as follows: An introduction and a preliminary section defining the United Nations, international conferences, and the stance of Muslim countries toward them, Two main chapters: Religious objectives and their critique, Social objectives and their critique. A conclusion. The research concludes with several key findings, including: - The conference is founded on secular principles, promoting intellectual and religious pluralism, and considers unified thinking a form of discrimination against women. - It aims to restructure the family unit by removing traditional roles and advocating for shared responsibilities between both partners inside and outside the home. - It seeks to reshape society according to Western models, potentially undermining Islamic identity and culture. - It emphasizes women's rights without adequately addressing their responsibilities, which is considered an imbalance affecting both women and society.