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Indonesian culture has historical roots, institutions, customs, values, and beliefs that many of its people share, but it is also a work in progress that is undergoing particular stresses at the beginning of the twenty-first century.
The name Indonesia, meaning Indian Islands, was coined by an Englishman, J. R. Logan, in Malaya in 1850. Derived from the Greek, Indos (India) and nesos (island), it has parallels in Melanesia, "black islands"; Micronesia, "small islands"; and Polynesia, "many islands." Most islands are multiethnic, with large and small groups forming geographical enclaves. Towns within such enclaves include the dominant ethnic group and some members of immigrant groups. Large cities may consist of many ethnic groups; some cities have a dominant majority. Regions, such as West Sumatra or South Sulawesi, have developed over centuries through the interaction of geography (such as rivers, ports, plains, and mountains), historical interaction of peoples, and political-administrative policies. Some, such as North Sumatra, South Sulawesi, and East Java are ethnically mixed to varying degrees; others such as West Sumatra, Bali, and Aceh are more homogeneous. Some regions, such as South Sumatra, South Kalimantan, and South Sulawesi, share a long-term Malayo-Muslim coastal influence that gives them similar cultural features, from arts and dress to political and class stratification to religion. Upland or upriver peoples in these regions have different social, cultural, and religious orientations, but may feel themselves or be perforce a part of that region. Many such regions have become government provinces, as are the latter three above. Others, such as Bali, have not.
Indonesia spices and forest products to that trade. The alternating east and west monsoon winds made the Indies a layover point for traders and others from diverse nations who brought their languages, ideas about political order, and their arts and religions. Small and then large kingdoms grew as a result of, and as part of, that great trade. Steamships altered some trade patterns, but the region's strategic location between East and South Asia and the Middle East remains.
Read more: http://www.everyculture.com/Ge-It/Indonesia.html#b#ixzz2fee2yK17
The first website that gives valuable information about culture and social development:
http://wikitravel.org/en/Indonesia
This website provides a wide array of up to date information of attractions. It also talks about the native people along with their culture, religion, holidays and climate. It also gives information on Indonesia's natal, historical and cultural attractions.
http://globaledge.msu.edu/countries/indonesia/resources
This second website talks gives detailed information about Indonesia's resources, economy, history and culture.
Both of these websites are credible because the first one is a .org and the other is .edu, which means that the information had to be correct.
The name Indonesia, meaning Indian Islands, was coined by an Englishman, J. R. Logan, in Malaya in 1850. Derived from the Greek, Indos (India) and nesos (island), it has parallels in Melanesia, "black islands"; Micronesia, "small islands"; and Polynesia, "many islands." Most islands are multiethnic, with large and small groups forming geographical enclaves. Towns within such enclaves include the dominant ethnic group and some members of immigrant groups. Large cities may consist of many ethnic groups; some cities have a dominant majority. Regions, such as West Sumatra or South Sulawesi, have developed over centuries through the interaction of geography (such as rivers, ports, plains, and mountains), historical interaction of peoples, and political-administrative policies. Some, such as North Sumatra, South Sulawesi, and East Java are ethnically mixed to varying degrees; others such as West Sumatra, Bali, and Aceh are more homogeneous. Some regions, such as South Sumatra, South Kalimantan, and South Sulawesi, share a long-term Malayo-Muslim coastal influence that gives them similar cultural features, from arts and dress to political and class stratification to religion. Upland or upriver peoples in these regions have different social, cultural, and religious orientations, but may feel themselves or be perforce a part of that region. Many such regions have become government provinces, as are the latter three above. Others, such as Bali, have not.
Indonesia spices and forest products to that trade. The alternating east and west monsoon winds made the Indies a layover point for traders and others from diverse nations who brought their languages, ideas about political order, and their arts and religions. Small and then large kingdoms grew as a result of, and as part of, that great trade. Steamships altered some trade patterns, but the region's strategic location between East and South Asia and the Middle East remains.
Read more: http://www.everyculture.com/Ge-It/Indonesia.html#b#ixzz2fee2yK17
The first website that gives valuable information about culture and social development:
http://wikitravel.org/en/Indonesia
This website provides a wide array of up to date information of attractions. It also talks about the native people along with their culture, religion, holidays and climate. It also gives information on Indonesia's natal, historical and cultural attractions.
http://globaledge.msu.edu/countries/indonesia/resources
This second website talks gives detailed information about Indonesia's resources, economy, history and culture.
Both of these websites are credible because the first one is a .org and the other is .edu, which means that the information had to be correct.
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Islam was the dominant religion in Indonesia dating back to the eleventh century. The Islam religion was introduced by trader’s from Gujarat, India. Islam had even begun to spread outside of the large group of islands due to increased trading.
There are multiple histories of Islam. Islam is based on the teaching of the Prophet Muhammad. Indonesian Muslims follow the Koran tradition. Indonesia has the largest population. The constitution was written to guarantee the freedom of religion. Islam and the traditions have become more apparent as women have begun to wear the headscarf and more visit the mosque for prayer.
One of the sacred places in Indonesia is a Balinese sacred spring that was created by Indra and is believed to have special healing powers. Another sacred place is Borobudur, which is the largest Buddhist temple monument in Indonesia.
Indonesia is a Republic like the United States and has more than two hundred ethnic groups. The government necessitates cultural equality to prevent any authoritarian influences recognized to Islam.
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This map shows all of the different islands in Indonesia.
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The Status of Women in Indonesia
Women in Indonesia have more options due to increased modernization, globalization, and advances in education and technology. The majority of Indonesian women choose to live in cities for personal, professional and family needs. Women are now moving away from traditional Indonesian culture of just being a mother and wife with no career outside of the home. Women are beginning to take active roles focusing on women’s issues and concerns.
The majority of women have difficulty paying for hospital deliveries. Most of these women turn to support of birthing sanctuaries that provide prenatal care and birthing centers free of charge. Hospitals will keep newborn infants until medical bills are paid in full. However, the Indonesian economy is gradually showing improvement and growth for women in education, government and the workforce.
In the early 1970’s Indonesia began to see an abundance of trade workers who sought cheap laborers. Indonesian women fell pray to this due to financial hardship. These women worked in manufacturing companies, housemaids and sex workers. Many of these women became victims of torture and other forms of sexual assaults. Some of these women contracted sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV-AIDS.
In 2001 Indonesia had their first female President her name was Megawati Soekamo Putri. This opened up many other bureaucrat positions, which became held by women. Women began to take charge of their lives and education. Men now have female competitors in education, government and the workforce. Women now have the opportunities to collect scholarships just like their male counterparts. The women in Indonesia have proven to be strong and played an important part in their own independence. Violence is still a huge issue in the Indonesian society.
Bibliography
“Women in Indonesia.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 11 Feb. 2103. Web. 05 Nov.
Tandus, Rosita. "Home | The Jakarta Post." Home | The Jakarta Post. N.p., 17 Jan. 2013. Web. 05 Nov. 2013.
Women in Indonesia have more options due to increased modernization, globalization, and advances in education and technology. The majority of Indonesian women choose to live in cities for personal, professional and family needs. Women are now moving away from traditional Indonesian culture of just being a mother and wife with no career outside of the home. Women are beginning to take active roles focusing on women’s issues and concerns.
The majority of women have difficulty paying for hospital deliveries. Most of these women turn to support of birthing sanctuaries that provide prenatal care and birthing centers free of charge. Hospitals will keep newborn infants until medical bills are paid in full. However, the Indonesian economy is gradually showing improvement and growth for women in education, government and the workforce.
In the early 1970’s Indonesia began to see an abundance of trade workers who sought cheap laborers. Indonesian women fell pray to this due to financial hardship. These women worked in manufacturing companies, housemaids and sex workers. Many of these women became victims of torture and other forms of sexual assaults. Some of these women contracted sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV-AIDS.
In 2001 Indonesia had their first female President her name was Megawati Soekamo Putri. This opened up many other bureaucrat positions, which became held by women. Women began to take charge of their lives and education. Men now have female competitors in education, government and the workforce. Women now have the opportunities to collect scholarships just like their male counterparts. The women in Indonesia have proven to be strong and played an important part in their own independence. Violence is still a huge issue in the Indonesian society.
Bibliography
“Women in Indonesia.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 11 Feb. 2103. Web. 05 Nov.
Tandus, Rosita. "Home | The Jakarta Post." Home | The Jakarta Post. N.p., 17 Jan. 2013. Web. 05 Nov. 2013.