sex

Indonesian policewomen measured through ‘purity and beauty’, subjected to virginity testing

by
Indonesian policewomen measured through 'purity and beauty', subjected to virginity testing

Women looking to become police officers in Indonesia are reported to have to undergo an invasive “two-finger” virginity test and be “pretty” as a part of the recruitment process. Key points: Virginity testing female police recruits continues despite pressure to end the practice Policewomen must also be “pretty” and subjected to a list of physical … Read more

Indonesian women are speaking up to break down taboos about mixed marriages with foreigners

by

Baca dalam bahasa Indonesia Muntini Cooper thought inviting families and neighbours to her wedding in the small village of Trenggalek in East Java, Indonesia, would save her from assumptions about her marriage’s authenticity. She was wrong.  “I thought it would have clearly proven that we were legitimately married, but it wasn’t enough,” she told ABC. In 2003, after … Read more