Feminism unsuitable for local women

Feminism unsuitable for local women

PADANG, West Sumatra: Feminism is a concept that is strictly
western and unsuitable for Indonesian women, an expert argues.

"Indonesian women have their own concepts and strategies
inspired by their own religious, cultural and traditional
values," R.A. Tity Koesoemodardo said in a seminar.

The lifestyles of Western women stress individualism, said
Tity, who was formerly one of Indonesia's officials in the United
Nations and in Europe.

In the Indonesian concept, "independence" has nothing to do
with individualism and local women, Tity concluded, are bound to
their natural obligations, such as raising children. Antara
reported. (pan)