The Problem of Social Justice for Divorced Women in Libyan Society: A Sociological Approach to the Influential Social Factors

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the issue of social justice for divorced women in Libyan society through a sociological approach to the influential social factors. Specifically, the study sought to: first, identify the reality of social justice for divorced women in Libyan society; second, reveal the social factors affecting the achievement of social justice for divorced women in Libyan society; third, analyze the impact of prevailing social values, customs, and traditions on divorced women's enjoyment of their social rights; and fourth, identify the role of the family and social institutions in promoting social justice for divorced women and reducing the challenges they face. The study adopted the descriptive approach due to its suitability for achieving the study objectives. The study reached the following findings: -Divorced women in Libyan society still face social challenges that limit their full enjoyment of social justice and various rights. -Social factors, particularly societal culture, the level of awareness, and social support, directly influence the achievement of social justice for divorced women. -Some prevailing values, customs, and traditions contribute to restricting divorced women's enjoyment of their social rights and affect society's perception of them. -The family and social institutions play a pivotal role in supporting divorced women, enhancing their social integration, and reducing the challenges they face.