Feny Oktavias, Mahfud

Traces of Banyuwangi Women's History: From Past to Present

Introduction

Traces of banyuwangi women's history: from past to present. Explore the rich history of Banyuwangi women, their leadership, empowerment, and strategies to overcome challenges. Understand systemic barriers to gender equality in Indonesia.

Abstract

Women in Banyuwangi, Indonesia, have a rich and complex history that includes a long history of women's leadership and empowerment. This paper focuses on the history and achievements of women in the area, focusing on the challenges they have faced and the strategies they have used to overcome them. The historical perspective allows us to gain a deeper understanding of the systemic barriers that have hindered their progress and their strategies for addressing contemporary issues related to gender equality. Gender equality is not just a women's issue, but a societal issue that requires collective action and commitment. By recognizing and addressing the systemic barriers that hinder women's progress, we can create a more inclusive and equitable society for all.

Review

This paper proposes a compelling historical analysis of women's experiences in Banyuwangi, Indonesia, with a stated aim to highlight their leadership, empowerment, and the challenges they have navigated throughout history. The abstract clearly articulates the ambition to connect this historical trajectory to contemporary issues of gender equality, positioning the work as not merely an academic exercise but a foundational contribution to understanding and addressing societal imbalances. The regional focus on Banyuwangi suggests a promising depth of analysis, moving beyond generalisations to explore a specific cultural and historical context. A significant strength of the proposed research lies in its commitment to a historical perspective, which the abstract rightly identifies as crucial for gaining a deeper understanding of systemic barriers hindering women's progress. By focusing on "women's leadership and empowerment" alongside their struggles, the paper has the potential to offer a rich narrative of agency, resilience, and strategic action. This approach can effectively demonstrate how historical precedents and legacies continue to influence present-day gender dynamics, thus providing valuable insights for informing "collective action and commitment" towards a more inclusive society. While the abstract sets a broad and important agenda, it could benefit from greater specificity regarding the scope and methodology of the research. Future iterations might elaborate on the particular historical periods or key events that will be explored, as well as the types of leadership and empowerment that are central to the analysis (e.g., political, economic, social, cultural). Furthermore, a brief indication of the research methods employed—such as archival research, oral histories, or ethnographic studies—would enhance the abstract's precision and allow readers to better anticipate the nature of the evidence and analytical framework to be presented in the full paper.

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