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)