Annisa Fitri Lestari

History of Women in the Pre-Independence Era

Introduction

History of women in the pre-independence era. Explore the history of women's struggles and organizations in Indonesia's pre-independence era, highlighting the 1928 Indonesian Women's Congress and key figures.

Abstract

Women as citizens of society, have the full right to think about the problems of society, seek solutions to the problems faced and try to build the community in accordance with their desires and beliefs, The struggle of women in 1928 began with the Indonesian Women's Congress which was first held in Yogyakarta on December 22, 1928. This research method uses the document study method and with the results of Women's organizations in the pre- independence era starting with the pppi. And there were many female figures who fought for women's independence.

Review

The abstract presents a timely and important topic: the history of women in Indonesia during the pre-independence era. The stated aim to explore women's agency in society, their struggles, and contributions to community building is commendable, especially focusing on the foundational Indonesian Women's Congress of 1928. This period is critical for understanding the genesis of feminist movements and nationalistic efforts from a female perspective. However, the abstract's very general language offers only a broad overview, hinting at a potentially rich narrative without providing specific historical context or unique insights that would immediately capture a reviewer's interest. Regarding the methodology, the abstract mentions a "document study method," which is too general to evaluate the rigor or scope of the research. It lacks details on the types of documents analyzed (e.g., archival records, personal memoirs, newspaper articles, organizational reports), the specific theoretical or analytical framework employed, or the criteria for selection. The presented "results" are equally terse: "Women's organizations in the pre- independence era starting with the pppi. And there were many female figures who fought for women's independence." This statement provides minimal substantive information, failing to elaborate on the nature of these organizations, the specific roles or impact of these figures, or indeed, how "women's independence" was defined and pursued within this historical context. Such brevity leaves the reader uncertain about the depth and originality of the findings. To significantly enhance the paper's contribution, the full manuscript would need to substantially elaborate on the points merely touched upon in the abstract. A more robust methodology section detailing source types and analytical approach is crucial. The "results" section should offer detailed case studies of key organizations like PPPI, profiling specific female figures, outlining their concrete contributions, and analyzing the strategies they employed. Furthermore, a deeper conceptualization of "women's independence" within the socio-political landscape of the pre-independence era would provide much-needed analytical depth. While the topic holds significant academic potential, the current abstract unfortunately does not convey the necessary analytical rigor, historical specificity, or depth of insight required for a substantial scholarly contribution.

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