Of course, as was mentioned, it is clear that if the problems mentioned earlier also exist in such an environment (which is most probably the case), then these pros are in no way defendable. In any event, the most important pros some may present for mixed gender universities are:ġ- Financial benefits such as: cutting costs and saving on budgets, time of the professor, classrooms and other facilities of the university.Ģ- Practicing self restraint and piety, chastity and modesty and doing serious struggle with the self in the ‘battlefield’.ģ- Getting familiar with the opposite gender and gaining theoretical and practical experience.Ĥ- Finding a good life partner and one’s match in status for marriage. The pros will no longer have any priority compared to those cons and resolving the problems stemming from them. If this presumption is not met, then these pros will no longer hold and cannot balance out those cons. The most important ramifications of mixed gender universities are:ġ- Sexual, social and moral perversion as a result of not observing Islamic boundaries such as proper hijab, etc.Ģ- Academic and learning deficiency due to distraction of the student’s mind and attention, resulting in him not being able to listen to the professor or stay focused when studying.ģ- Anxiety and worry because of not being able to satisfy sexual needs when aroused.ī) The pros: This section is also based on some presumptions, namely, in the case where the cons for mixed gender universities that we listed above don’t exist or are at a minimal and insignificant level. Thorough analysis of these complications or the benefits of mixed gender universities calls for vast sociological research and statistical surveys, etc., which is beyond the scope of this article, thus we will briefly address some of the most important points in this regard:Ī) Analysis and diagnosis of problems and deficiencies: Before delving into this section, it is important to note that the problems that will be listed below are based on certain presumptions such as the inability of establishing these Islamic values, lack of proper supervision and control by school officials, etc. In our humble opinion, and given the existing realities in a number of universities, where values and Islamic etiquette aren't completely observed, and also considering the problems and complications that stem from such, all of which aren’t befitting of the holy environment of the university which is a place of knowledge, the mixing of boys and girls in universities entails certain drawbacks and disadvantages, although the mixing of genders in a class isn't haram per se if the two sides observe religious boundaries. We hope that the points mentioned will be of benefit and convincing for you. In the beginning, we would like to thank you for your letter, which we think can be the start of a fruitful dialogue and prepare the grounds for aiding you truth seeking students pursuing purity and righteousness. Therefore, it is upon the students to refine the environment they are in and aspire to spread divine values in the university environment specifically, and in society in general, and to uphold the obligation of enjoining good and forbidding evil using the nicest and most suitable methods they can. The responsibilities and methods for countering these problems can be categorized into two groups:ġ- Individual responsibilities and methods: The first step is for the university student to precisely be aware of Islamic values, teachings and rulings and instill them in himself.Ģ- Collective responsibilities and methods: If it is the concern of the students to protect themselves, they cannot be indifferent about their surroundings, because the effect of the environment cannot be overlooked and denied.
Thorough analysis of these complications or the benefits of mixed gender universities calls for vast sociological research and statistical surveys, etc., which is beyond the scope of this article, thus we will briefly address some of the most important points in this regard.
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