MINANGKABAU  WOMEN  AND CHANGE

Yusmarni Djalius

MINANGKABAU WOMEN AND CHANGE

Authors

Yusmarni Djalius Universitas Andalas, Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia

Keywords:

matrilineal society, women's role in education, women's role in the mass-media, culture change, adaptation to change

Abstract

This article discusses the changes faced by Minangkabau women. Firstly, the paper traces Minang women's position within the traditional Minangkabau adat. Next the article deals with changes faced by women in the colonial and post-colonial periods and their role in embracing progress through the examination of their contribution in education and the mass-media (newspapers). Finally, the article concludes with the challenges faced by the Minangkabau today.

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Published

2010-11-01

How to Cite

Djalius, Y. (2010). MINANGKABAU WOMEN AND CHANGE. SARJANA, 25(3), 161–174. Retrieved from https://ejournal.um.edu.my/index.php/SARJANA/article/view/10389