Crime against maids: an evaluation of Shariah and civil law punishment
It is undeniable facts that many maids whom have been abused sexually, physically, mentally, and psychologically by their employers or employer’s family or relative. Therefore, this study examines how Shari’ah punishment can be applied as a deterrent punishment and lesson to others. It is individual...
| Main Authors: | , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Ontario International Development Agency
2011
|
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/17817/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/17817/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/17817/1/CRIME_AGAINST_MAIDS_-JOURNAL_ARTICLE.pdf |
| Summary: | It is undeniable facts that many maids whom have been abused sexually, physically, mentally, and psychologically by their employers or employer’s family or relative. Therefore, this study examines how Shari’ah punishment can be applied as a deterrent punishment and lesson to others. It is individual rights to work as employee based on his or
her class, status, and educational career. Shari’ah is
the only law that gives all rights to human being
regardless of his or her status, gender, tribe, and
religion. The study will apply quantitative and qualitative methods for the analysis. Questionnaire and interviewed would be conducted on subject matter in order to discover undocumented facts. The sample would be conducted in certain universities such as UPSI, IIUM, and UKM in Malaysia. This survey or data will be sampled as an empirical evidence and proof that many maids were sexually
abused while some were inflicted with injuries.
Globally, maids’ abuse is very serious and complex
and it needs deterrent punishment to reduce high
percentage of criminal against maids. The study also
aims to discover the effectiveness of the Shari’ah to
serve as best law to secure maids rights and protect
them in working places. Finally, useful solution to
outstanding problem and suggestions would be suggested in the findings. |
|---|