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Apr 18, 2021

Buruh Siluman: The Ghost that Haunts Indonesian Plantations

Not long ago, an investigation report by The Associated Press on working conditions on oil palm plantations, including in Indonesia, drew large public attention. Public were horrified by the report that reveals rape and abuses experienced by women on plantations. Indeed, the report provided horrible stories by these women in…

Oil Palm Plantations

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Buruh Siluman: The Ghost that Haunts Indonesian Plantations
Buruh Siluman: The Ghost that Haunts Indonesian Plantations
Oil Palm Plantations

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Nov 20, 2018

Is NKRI undisputable? Only when we decolonise the notion

A decolonial feminist intervention to NKRI Indonesians often hear this imperative statement, “NKRI adalah harga mati.”, literary translated as, NKRI is non-negotiable or undisputed. NKRI, an abbreviation for Negara Kesatuan Republik Indonesia, is translated as The Archipelagic State of The Indonesian Republic. The term NKRI for Indonesians means a unity…

Nkri

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Is NKRI undisputable? Only when we decolonise the notion
Is NKRI undisputable? Only when we decolonise the notion
Nkri

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Jun 15, 2018

Should We Prioritize Certain Academic Disciplines?

A Decolonial Feminist Response to Recent Decision of Indonesia’s LPDP It’s recently reported that LPDP (Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education) Scholarship will give priority to applicants in the field of (hard) science and technology. Minister of Research, Technology and Education, Mohamad Nasir, stated that applicants from the field of social sciences have up until now dominated the applications. The news…

Indonesia

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Indonesia

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May 18, 2018

Nyai: The Spirit that Haunts Indonesian Women

For the majority of Indonesians, “bantal guling” or bolster pillow is not uncommon. In fact, the pillow is a part of necessary bed items for Indonesians. I bet that bantal guling exists in every Indonesian bedroom. However, many Indonesians are probably not aware of the history of bantal guling. The…

Indonesia

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Nyai: The Spirit that Haunts Indonesian Women
Nyai: The Spirit that Haunts Indonesian Women
Indonesia

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Apr 20, 2018

Rethinking Kartini’s Legacy

Children or students wear traditional dresses. Schools hold competitions on who wear them best. Sometimes adults do the same at their workplaces. This is what usually Indonesian people do in celebrating The Kartini Day every April 21. The Kartini Day is celebrated in remembrance of Kartini and her legacy on…

Indonesia

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Indonesia

6 min read


Apr 20, 2018

Are Feminism and LGBT part of Indonesia’s Identities?

Are Feminism and LGBT part of Indonesia’s Identities? News report tensions in Indonesian political theatre as decision-makers are proceed to revise the Indonesian Criminal Code. Human rights activists as well as other opponents are concerned how the Code may curtail the rights of LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans) group. Some…

LGBTQ

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LGBTQ

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