Ibu Kartini's ideals

Ibu Kartini's ideals

Indonesian women of all social strata regard Kartini as a
typical, independent Indonesian woman. However, what is actually
meant by the words "independent woman" is still a subject of
debate. In Western countries, women are struggling for
emancipation i.e. equal rights for both men and women. But how is
the emancipation interpreted in real life? Polemics have been
dragging on concerning this issue. Realistically -- at least
biologically -- women are different from men.

We can see that the government is serious about realizing
Kartini's ideals because they have created a special department
for women's affairs. And in the business sector, women enjoy the
same privileges as their male counterparts thanks to the same
access to education for both men and women.

-Bisnis Indonesia, Jakarta

We continued to stress the advancement of women because we
still see exploitation of female workers in some industries. They
have to work for lower pay and in some cases they are sexually
exploited.

On the other hand, we hail women who have achieved respectable
positions within their career field. Yet they have to make their
lives balanced in a way that will not force them to abandon their
crucial role within the family.

-Suara Karya, Jakarta