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Legal, Social, and Cultural Perspectives in the Public Lecture “Gender and Society in Indonesia” at FIB UGM

News Release Thursday, 23 May 2024

SDGs 4: Quality Education | SDGs 5: Gender Equality

Yogyakarta, May 8, 2024 – The Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada, in collaboration with the Department of Behavioral Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Michigan-Flint, USA, held a public lecture titled “Gender and Society in Indonesia.” The event took place on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Soegondo Building 709, Faculty of Cultural Sciences UGM, and was attended by students from various study programs.

The public lecture featured three main speakers who are experts in gender issues. They were Sri Wiyanti Eddyono, S.H., LL.M., Ph.D. from the Faculty of Law UGM, Dr. Novi Kurnia, M.Si., M.A. from the Department of Communication UGM, and Dr. Suzie Handajani, M.A. from the Department of Anthropology UGM. These three speakers presented material that enriched the understanding of gender from various perspectives: legal, social, political, and cultural.

Sri Wiyanti Eddyono reviewed significant changes in laws and policies in Indonesia related to reproductive health and sexual rights over the past five years, including child marriage, sexual violence (including cyber sexual violence), abortion, sexual violence in higher education, and sexual violence in the workplace. She emphasized the need for evaluation at three levels: substantive law, legal structure, and legal culture. Dr. Novi Kurnia discussed gender politics in Indonesia, which creates ‘restricted spaces’ for women and queer individuals in public spaces, including in film, and underscored the importance of shared responsibility among educators, the government, the film community, audiences, and society to discuss these sensitive issues. Without the courage to challenge patriarchal-homophobic culture, inclusive diversity in Indonesia will only remain a dream. Meanwhile, Dr. Suzie Handajani provided an anthropological perspective on the dynamics of gender and sexuality in Indonesia, focusing on the concepts of motherhood and the hijab during the New Order era, explaining how history and culture influence views and practices related to gender in Indonesia.

Gender issues are highly relevant and important in Indonesia, especially in the context of current social and political developments. By presenting a multidisciplinary perspective, this public lecture aimed to provide comprehensive insights to students on the complexities of gender issues in Indonesia. Additionally, this event also aimed to encourage critical and constructive discussion, as well as increase awareness of the importance of gender justice in various aspects of life.

The public lecture “Gender and Society in Indonesia” not only enriched the knowledge of students but also formed part of UGM’s efforts to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly points 5 and 4. Point 5, which emphasizes gender equality and women’s empowerment, was reflected through discussions about policies and practices affecting the rights of women and gender minorities. Point 4, which guarantees inclusive and quality education, was realized through the provision of an educational platform involving academic and international perspectives. Through this activity, UGM is committed to shaping a generation sensitive to gender justice and actively contributing to creating a more equal world.

Author: Afif Naufal Widiadi

Stepping Towards Success: The Inspirational Story of Evelyn in Seizing Career Opportunities

News Release Thursday, 2 May 2024

SDGs 4: Quality Education | SDGs 5: Employment | SDGs 5: Feminism | SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth | SDGs 8: Decent work | SDGs 8: Decent work for all | SDGs 11: Adaptable | SDGs 11: Adaptation

As time passes, the world of work continues to evolve and demands bravery and resilience from individuals striving for success within it. This was experienced by Evelyn, a student majoring in English Literature, who aimed to pursue a career amidst an increasingly competitive landscape.

Her experience taught many lessons about navigating career opportunities wisely. “I applied towards the last day, on December 14, and the official closing was on the 16th,” she stated confidently. However, at that time, she was still unsure which companies to target. Carefully, she chose positions that aligned with her interests.

After submitting her applications, she waited with hope for interview calls from the companies she applied to. Unexpectedly, she received invitations for psychological tests and interviews at PT United Tractors Tbk, a subsidiary of PT Astra International Tbk, on December 28.

“The selection process at UT was so fast,” she recalled, reminiscing about the moment. “The interview and psychological tests were conducted on the 28th, and I received a job offer on the 30th.” Without hesitation, she accepted the offer from UT without waiting any longer.

At UT, she was placed in the People Management division. Here, she was involved in research on the company’s human resource management system. Projects she undertook at the beginning of her internship, such as submitting papers for international conferences on knowledge management and creating learning modules for the UTSmart application, were her initial steps in making a mark in the working world.

Not only that, she also utilized her spare time by joining as a part-time social media specialist at UT, assisting in creating engaging content for the company’s social media.

“In fact, at UT itself, there is a department looking for people skilled in English literature,” she said. “The English Literacy department, which is part of People Management, is responsible for creating English learning modules for permanent employees at UT and providing English language training.”

This success story teaches us that career opportunities can come from various directions. With the courage to explore opportunities, the persistence to pursue dreams, and the adaptability to changes, one can reach the pinnacle of success in their career, as experienced by Evelyn.