Stories About ‘Women’

The following stories talk about the subject ‘Women’.

Gender Jihad

Friday, November 18th, 2011, by David. 9 Comments

An intelligent young woman on the discourse and interplays of how things are constituted and gendered.


Hot Air Hostesses

Friday, October 28th, 2011, by David. 38 Comments

On the legal, economic, cultural and political issues of hot versus frumpy air hostesses.


Educated Woman’s Lament

Friday, October 21st, 2011, by David. 33 Comments

The conundrum of a feminist woman seeking love, and the dismal male specimens on offer.


The Retreat IV: Conclusion

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011, by Arie Brand. 53 Comments

No looking back; the final installment of J. Eijkelboom's story "The Retreat".


The Retreat III

Friday, September 23rd, 2011, by Arie Brand. 9 Comments

The experience of a woman in a relationship with a Dutchman in the late 40's.


The Retreat II

Monday, September 19th, 2011, by Arie Brand. 2 Comments

The Dutch ‘retreat’ from Indonesia, and among the tens of thousands of individual ‘retreats’, J. Eijkelboom and the fate of Soemiati.


The Retreat by J. Eijkelboom

Thursday, September 15th, 2011, by Arie Brand. 87 Comments

A Dutch soldier during the war of independence finds the love of Soemiati in a brothel.


Upper & Lower Body Pride

Monday, July 25th, 2011, by David. 128 Comments

Indonesia ranks at the bottom for both womanly upper body pride and its manly lower counterpart.


A Pre-War “Mixed” Marriage

Tuesday, February 15th, 2011, by Arie Brand. 14 Comments

Scenes from a colonial era love between a Dutchman and a village girl in Priangan.


Indonesia Motor Show; Eviliana

Friday, August 6th, 2010, by David. 8 Comments

18th Indonesia Motor Show in Jakarta, car industry buoyant; Miss Motorshow: Eviliana.


Ariel Peterpan & Luna Maya

Thursday, June 10th, 2010, by David. 77 Comments

Stud Ariel from Peterpan causes national controversy with his Luna Maya/Cut Tari sex tapes.


Jupe for Pacitan

Monday, April 5th, 2010, by David and Ross. 31 Comments

Indonesian democracy, sinking to new infotainment lows or the popular will in action.


Jakarta Suckers!

Monday, March 22nd, 2010, by Ross. 144 Comments

Ross McKay's latest novel 'Jakarta Suckers!', bule-prostitute romance blossoms on Jl Falatehan.


Kediri Co-Wives Competition

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010, by David. 5 Comments

Co-wives battle it out in Kediri elections while their husband takes a well earned rest.


Kawin Campur Bride Prices

Sunday, February 21st, 2010, by David. 174 Comments

Foreign men marrying Indonesian women and a $50,000 security guarantee.


Yin & Yang: Bules & Pembantus

Thursday, February 18th, 2010, by Dikkiman Sujengkol. 160 Comments

Expat men in Indonesia and their love affairs with lower class women, opposites attract.


Bulwom: Bule Women

Thursday, February 4th, 2010, by Dikkiman Sujengkol. 78 Comments

The types of Bulwom in Indonesia, bule women, and how they fare in attracting local men.


Forbidden Hair Styles for Women

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010, by Ross and David. 44 Comments

hairWomen's hair issues dominate discussions at an East Java clerics' meeting.


Poll: Ayu Azhari vs Desy Ratnasari

Monday, December 28th, 2009, by David. 21 Comments

Actresses Ayu Azhari and Desy Ratnasari have their sights on political power in Sukabumi, who will win?


Most Influential Muslim Leaders

Monday, November 30th, 2009, by David. 10 Comments

Prominent Indonesian Muslims striding the world stage, winning prizes, and on important lists.


Mr P & Miss V: Sex Advice

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009, by David. 21 Comments

SeksTales of Mr P and Miss V, the frank and explicit sexual advice on news websites.


The Mothering Instinct

Monday, August 31st, 2009, by Ross. 37 Comments

Have the wealthy women of leisure in Jakarta lost their mothering instincts?


Prita Mulyasari & Digital People Power

Wednesday, June 10th, 2009, by Lairedion. 63 Comments

Prita MulyasariBlogs and social networks are helping Indonesians to become more vocal and to fight for free speech.


Jilbab hot, and not – Mufidah, Uga & Ani

Thursday, May 28th, 2009, by David. 101 Comments

Mufidah KallaMufidah Kalla & Uga Wiranto are hot stuff in the battle for Muslim votes, while Mrs Ani is urged to cover up.


‘Fatwa’ on Social Networking – Facebook

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009, by David. 69 Comments

FacebookThe so-called fatwa against the use of social networking sites like Facebook and Friendster.


Women, Power & Politics

Monday, May 11th, 2009, by Ross. 57 Comments

More women politicians is what is needed, some say.


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