#gender-equality

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Kesetaraan Gender: Peran Wanita di Masa Indonesia Klasik

Kesetaraan gender merupakan isu yang terus diperjuangkan hingga saat ini, dan memahami peran wanita di masa Indonesia klasik memberikan gambaran yang lebih komprehensif mengenai posisi mereka dalam masyarakat. Dalam konteks sejarah, peran dan status wanita di Indonesia klasik sangat dipengaruhi oleh aspek sosial, budaya, ekonomi, dan keagamaan. Berbagai faktor tersebut menghasilkan dinamika yang berbeda, yang dapat diinterpretasikan dari sudut pandang kesetaraan gender.

Di banyak masyarakat tradisional Indonesia, wanita memiliki peran yang krusial dalam struktur keluarga dan komunitas. Mereka berfungsi sebagai penyokong utama kehidupan rumah tangga, menjalankan tugas-tugas domestik, mendidik anak-anak, serta menjaga tradisi dan budaya. Dalam banyak komunitas agraris, keterlibatan wanita dalam kegiatan ekonomi tidak bisa dikesampingkan. Mereka terlibat dalam produksi pangan, pengolahan hasil pertanian, serta kerajinan tangan, sehingga memiliki kontribusi nyata terhadap perekonomian lokal. Meskipun peran ini sering kali tidak terlihat di ranah publik, keberadaan wanita sebagai pilar kehidupan ekonomi dan sosial sangat signifikan.

Kedudukan wanita di Indonesia klasik juga dipengaruhi oleh sistem kekerabatan yang berlaku. Di beberapa daerah, seperti Sumatra Barat yang menganut sistem matrilineal, wanita memiliki posisi yang lebih kuat. Mereka berhak atas warisan dan menjadi pusat pengelolaan keluarga. Dalam konteks ini, kesetaraan gender lebih mudah tercapai, meskipun tantangan tetap ada. Sebaliknya, dalam masyarakat yang menganut sistem patrilineal, wanita sering kali mengalami penurunan status, bergantung pada pria dalam berbagai aspek kehidupan.

Agama dan spiritualitas juga memberikan pengaruh besar terhadap peran wanita di Indonesia klasik. Dalam tradisi Hindu-Buddha, wanita sering menjalankan peran penting dalam upacara keagamaan dan ritual. Mereka dapat menjadi pemimpin spiritual, meskipun masih berada dalam batasan-batasan tertentu yang ditetapkan oleh norma-norma sosial. Di sisi lain, pelanggaran terhadap norma gender sering kali muncul, menciptakan kontradiksi dalam penilaian terhadap peran wanita.

Dalam konteks politik, wanita juga memiliki kesempatan untuk memegang posisi strategis di kerajaan-kerajaan besar seperti Majapahit dan Sriwijaya. Beberapa ratu dan permaisuri dikenal memiliki pengaruh yang kuat dalam pengambilan keputusan, meskipun situasi ini tidak umum terjadi. Ini menunjukkan bahwa walaupun ada batasan yang ada, ada pula ruang bagi wanita untuk berkontribusi di tingkat yang lebih tinggi.

Peran wanita yang beragam ini turut tercermin dalam sastra dan seni. Banyak karya sastra dan seni rupa dari masa itu menampilkan tokoh wanita yang kuat, cerdas, dan berani. Representasi ini bukan hanya menunjukkan peran mereka di masyarakat, tetapi juga memberikan inspirasi bagi generasi berikutnya tentang kemungkinan dan aspirasi yang lebih tinggi.

Namun, meskipun wanita di masa Indonesia klasik memiliki ruang dan peran yang signifikan, tantangan terhadap kesetaraan gender tetap ada. Banyak wanita terhalang untuk mengakses pendidikan yang memadai, dan budaya patriarki yang mendominasi sering kali menghambat kemajuan mereka. Hal ini menciptakan kesenjangan yang perlu diatasi.

Kesimpulannya, peran wanita di masa Indonesia klasik menampilkan keragaman yang kompleks dan menunjukkan bahwa mereka memiliki potensi besar dalam berbagai aspek kehidupan. Meskipun menghadapi tantangan dan batasan, keberadaan wanita dalam sejarah Indonesia tetap penting dan layak untuk dipelajari. Memahami peran mereka tidak hanya memberi wawasan tentang sejarah, tetapi juga menjadi cerminan dari perjuangan yang masih berlangsung untuk mencapai kesetaraan gender di masa kini. Sejarah harus menjadi landasan bagi masa depan, di mana kesetaraan gender menjadi norma dan bukan sekadar wacana.

[heterorealism]

Truck comes first and if there is any money left over the kids may eat. - Modern Consumer Patriarchy

[amherstnews]

Resident non-member Inclusion in Town's Finance Committee

On the Finance Committee panel on Zoom, flanked by men and women boasting extensive corporate pedigrees and the audacity of nearly four hundred business plans between them, Carve out my own narrative distinct from theirs. They had their inside tracks on financial dealings, whereas my path had been one of an outsider’s perspective fueling my initiative and innovation, creating a space. On the…

[ninelivesofemilee]

Ancestral Echoes: The Legacy of Gender and Power

Family history isn’t just about names and dates. It’s a rich tapestry woven with social norms, expectations, and, most importantly, the power dynamics of the time. Ancestral Echoes asks us to consider how these dynamics, particularly those around gender, continue to resonate in our lives today. Scrutinizing the Past Look back at your ancestral lineage. Were there strong, independent women who…

[coachdrherbert]

Global Perspectives on Gender Equity in Leadership and Decision Making

[drlouisamann]

Celebrating International Women's Day 

Friday was International Women’s Day. This is celebrated annually on March 8th. It is dedicated to honouring the achievements and contributions of women. Celebrated globally and sometimes referring to significant achievements of women in history. It does serve as a reminder of the progress made in the pursuit of gender equality while highlighting the challenges that persist.   International…

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Double Standard Dictionary: A Guide to Things That Are Only "Problems" When Women Do Them

Let's have an honest conversation about something that drives me absolutely crazy. You know those little comments and judgments that somehow only seem to apply to women? Yeah, we need to talk about that.

The Professional Edition

When men vs. when women do the exact same thing:

He's assertive → She's aggressive

He's focused → She's cold

He's passionate → She's emotional

He's dedicated → She's obsessed

He's confident → She's arrogant

He's strategic → She's manipulative

He's busy → She's neglecting her life

The Dating Double Standards

The classics that never seem to die:

He's dated around → She has "a past"

He's a bachelor → She's "left on the shelf"

He's selective → She's picky

He's career-focused → She's married to her job

He's a social butterfly → She's attention-seeking

He's "finding himself" → She needs to settle down

He's direct → She's desperate

The Appearance Police

The endless contradictions:

Look professional, but not too try-hard

Be attractive, but not attention-seeking

Wear makeup, but keep it "natural"

Be fit, but not too muscular

Dress well, but not too sexy

Look youthful, but not immature

Age gracefully, but never look old

The Emotion Edition

How it's perceived:

His anger is justified → Her anger is hysteria

His sadness is deep → Her sadness is dramatic

His stress is from hard work → Her stress is from "not coping"

His excitement is enthusiasm → Her excitement is over-the-top

His concerns are valid → Her concerns are paranoid

His anxiety is pressure → Her anxiety is weakness

The Family Chronicles

The never-ending judgment:

He's babysitting → She's just parenting

He's helping around the house → She's doing her job

He's focused on work → She's neglecting family

He needs time to himself → She's selfish

He's weighing his options → She's wasting time

He's figuring out what he wants → Her clock is ticking

The Office Politics

Things I'm tired of seeing:

Men get mentored → Women get hit on

Men network → Women "sleep their way up"

Men are busy → Women "can't handle it"

Men are thorough → Women are perfectionists

Men delegate → Women are lazy

Men need work-life balance → Women are uncommitted

The Social Scene

The ridiculous expectations:

Be fun but not too wild

Be social but not too friendly

Be smart but not intimidating

Be successful but not threatening

Be independent but not difficult

Be strong but still need help

Be confident but still humble

The Success Paradox

What we're dealing with:

Be ambitious but not threatening

Lead but don't be bossy

Achieve but don't outshine

Negotiate but don't be demanding

Succeed but stay likeable

Excel but remain modest

Win but make it look effortless

The Reality Check

What this actually means for us:

Constant second-guessing

Walking on eggshells

Energy drain from overthinking

Imposter syndrome

Reduced authenticity

Limited self-expression

Unnecessary stress

The Way Forward

What we can do about it:

Call it out

Name the double standard

Question the logic

Point out the inconsistency

Support other women

2. Break the patterns

Reject unfair labels

Define success personally

Set our own standards

Celebrate authenticity

3. Change the narrative

Share success stories

Highlight achievements

Create new networks

Mentor others

To Every Woman Dealing With This

Remember:

You're not "too much"

Your achievements are earned

Your feelings are valid

Your ambitions are worthy

Your standards are important

Your voice matters

Your path is yours

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[auliq]

As a global community, we must continue to promote gender equality and create an environment where women can thrive and contribute positively to society.

Oscar Auliq-Ice

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[ao3-shenanigans]

Honestly? My gender is whatever line to piss at the gas station reststop is shortest

[justdavina]

Such a adorable gurl! 👗🏳️‍🌈

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Me: hm, I want something to put on the TV as background noise... Huh. Looks like YouTube is recommending something called The Last Unicorn. That's perfect, it's probably some old shitty animation that has aged poorly! I can watch it ironically!

Me, 2 hours later as the credits roll: *crying, cheering, buying the book, composing the songs*

Me, 2 weeks later: So I have compiled all of the quotes from the book that I think could make good tattoos, and also, HOW HAVE I NEVER LEARNED ABOUT HOW THE LAST UNICORN FUCKING SLAPS??? This gay-ass little fairytale fed my soul! Watered my crops! Transed my gender! Can't believe I heard of this story from youtube recommendations, of all places!!

[she-is-ovarit]

Gen Z/many liberal fauxminists are too young to remember how mainstream liberal feminism on the internet actually started.

The internet culture for what you now call social justice was, overwhelmingly, feminists versus MRAs. There was barely any gay rights conversations going on (which did grow over time), and gender identity as a concept seriously did not exist online. There was zero conversations about gender identity this or gender that.

It was men's rights activists arguing that women have it better, women oppress men, social issues like domestic violence actually are covering up that men are really the victims, etc. Think of this platfom seriously being splintered as MRAs versus who you currently label as terfs. Those were the two large warring populations for years.

Then, MRAs started pushing this concept of egalitarianism. Egalitarianism became popular. That looked like "well men and women both suffer, but especially men" and "the goal shouldn't be women's rights it should be egalitarianism". What eventually happened was the slightly younger population of girls for the first time joining the internet and finding their way to feminist discussions slightly conceded and started arguing from the perspective of "feminist egalitarianism" and identifying as such, arguing from the perspective of equal treatment of men and women while still recognizing that women suffer under patriarchy.

And that's essentially how "gender equality/lipstick feminism" originated on the internet and it's a load of shit. The MRAs essentially won in maintaining the status quo, because mainstream "feminists" no longer are recognizing that males are treated as the default, standard for equality. That male supremacist ideas, male culture, and male treatment of women are considered the neutral baseline. Women not being considered oppressed at all ("men are equally oppressed too!") is normalized. Feminism shifting away from women and equally onto men to benefit their current power structure isn't feminism or really even egalitarianism—it's the male oppressor class taking control.