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Malang, FH UB – On Friday, May 26, 2023, the Ministry of Women’s Protection and Empowerment at the Student Executive Board of the Faculty of Law, Universitas Brawijaya (P3 BEM FH UB) held a discussion titled “Dialogue of Nona.” The discussion was held in one of the Malang Creative Center’s (MCC) discussion rooms.
The dialogue of Nona discussed patriarchy and social inclusion through a book review entitled “Perempuan di Titik Nol” (in English, “Woman at Point Zero”) by Nawal El Saadawi. The discussion participants and the resource person discussed patriarchal practices toward women through this book.
Social inclusion is a term that describes the efforts of an institution to elevate the dignity of society and individual independence as the main capital to achieve a better quality of life. Social inclusion can also be said to be an approach used to protect rights and enhance roles, status, and conditions, as well as the abilities and dignity of individuals and groups of women and men.
Gender-based disparities and inequalities can hinder some people, such as women, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups, from gaining access, participating, controlling, and experiencing the benefits of development.
The material for this discussion was delivered by Miri Pariyas Tutik Fitriya from Malang Corruption Watch (MCW) and guided by moderator Nadira Salsabila, a functionary of the Ministry of P3 BEM FH UB. The presentation of the material accompanied by dialectics makes it easier for participants to learn from the opinions of those around them.
Participants in the Dialogue of Nona were not only women but also men. The elimination of the patriarchal system in society requires public awareness, not only among women but also among men, who also need to be aware of the patriarchal system, which is detrimental to women.
“By dissecting this book, we can learn about the more concrete nature of patriarchy and social inclusion and learn from real stories that are happening around us,” said Febi Ola Purba, Chief Executive of the Dialogue of Nona.
Febi hopes that “This Dialogue of Nona can be a form of struggle for feminism, which starts from a small scope, namely ourselves. Hopefully, this activity will have an impact on all those present at this discussion.”
Author: Student Affairs at FH UB
Editor: Endrianto Bayu Setiawan
Translator: Maheswari Trinanda Putri