After the G30S, the artworks of members of the Lembaga Kebudajaan Rakjat (LEKRA, the Institute of People’s Culture) tended to be ignored or dismissed by Indonesian culturalists. LEKRA is believed to be an underbow organization of the PKI, so it is often labeled as an evil and destructive cultural group. Many members of LEKRA refused …
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Through the Fabriek Bond personnel, Soerjopranoto mobilized a mass of workers to protest against the injustice of business owners and the colonial government. In the aftermath of his actions, the colonial government nicknamed him Stakings Koning, aka the strike king. The Down-to-Earth Nobleman: Raden Mas Soerjopranoto Not many aristocrats are willing to live among ordinary …
Jugun Ianfu was a comfort woman who accompanied the Japanese army during the war. During the Asia-Pacific War, they had to meet the sexual needs of Japanese soldiers in a rough, inhumane and extensive way. Jugun Ianfu actually understood the signs that they violated normal or oriental culture. However, the tricks, threats, and terror of …
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Discussions of gender equality remain a taboo and sensitive issue in Muslim-majority countries. This situation is inseparable from the strong patriarchal culture that has long been rooted in these regions. As a result, oppression and violence in the name of gender are prevalent in these regions. Of course, this situation contradicts Islamic teachings that uphold …
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Who doesn’t know the cinema, one of the most popular places of the century. Almost everyone is always excited when they go to this place. Over time, cinema have become part of people’s way of life. But before it became as popular as it is now, it turns out that Indonesian cinemas have come a …
