Culture
Men and Women in Indonesia
Explain the role of men and women in the country. Be sure to explain if there have been changes in these roles over time.
The roles of men and women in Indonesia are very similar, and almost all labor is done by both genders, with the exception of plowing, or other extremely strenuous activities. However in return it seems as though harvest is primarily a female duty, as well as gardening, while men hunt and fish. This division of labor extends beyond the villages into the more industrial areas such as the capital city Jakarta where women can be found in retail shops, industrious work, and upscale business, although men are the majority in all fields. However the equality that exists is visible to outsiders or tourists even though Indonesia is a predominantly Islamic nation.Yet in many different social groups even within individual religions, the status of women may vary greatly. (Everyculture.com)
The roles of men and women in Indonesia are very similar, and almost all labor is done by both genders, with the exception of plowing, or other extremely strenuous activities. However in return it seems as though harvest is primarily a female duty, as well as gardening, while men hunt and fish. This division of labor extends beyond the villages into the more industrial areas such as the capital city Jakarta where women can be found in retail shops, industrious work, and upscale business, although men are the majority in all fields. However the equality that exists is visible to outsiders or tourists even though Indonesia is a predominantly Islamic nation.Yet in many different social groups even within individual religions, the status of women may vary greatly. (Everyculture.com)
Cultural distribution
The image (lower of the two) above gives a visual insight to the vast demographic differences in the large country of Indonesia. The condition of many of these groups are varying and largely unknown because so many groups are secluded however in the cities located in Java and Sumatra the social conditions seem very stable and equal. The roles of men and women are not as varying as one would expect knowing that this country is majority Islamic, especially since women do not wear traditional garments and are allowed to work in many different industries. This however does not relate to all groups as many indigenous people are still focused on traditional roles as men as hunters and women as inter-village citizens focused on cooking, raising children, and tending to the other daily necessities.
Religion in Indonesia
Food and Culture
Country statistics
Overall Country Population: 248,645,008
Fourth Most amongst all nations
Population of the Capital City Jakarta: 9,588,198
Ethnic Diversity within Indonesia: Javanese 40.6%, Sundanese 15%, Madurese 3.3%, Minangkabau 2.7%, Betawi 2.4%, Bugis 2.4%, Banten 2%, Banjar 1.7%, other or unspecified 29.9%
Religious Diversity: Muslim 86.1%, Protestant 5.7%, Roman Catholic 3%, Hindu 1.8%, other or unspecified 3.4%
Population Living with HIV/AIDS: 310,000 people
9th most among all nations.
Volcanism: Indonesia contains the most volcanoes of any country in the world - some 76 are historically active; Merapi (elev. 2,968 m), is Indonesia's most active volcano erupting in 2010, and has been deemed a "Decade Volcano" by the International Association of Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth's Interior, worthy of study due to its explosive history and close proximity to human populations; other notable historically active volcanoes include Agung, Awu, Karangetang, Krakatau (Krakatoa), Makian, Raung, and Tambora
Fourth Most amongst all nations
Population of the Capital City Jakarta: 9,588,198
Ethnic Diversity within Indonesia: Javanese 40.6%, Sundanese 15%, Madurese 3.3%, Minangkabau 2.7%, Betawi 2.4%, Bugis 2.4%, Banten 2%, Banjar 1.7%, other or unspecified 29.9%
Religious Diversity: Muslim 86.1%, Protestant 5.7%, Roman Catholic 3%, Hindu 1.8%, other or unspecified 3.4%
Population Living with HIV/AIDS: 310,000 people
9th most among all nations.
Volcanism: Indonesia contains the most volcanoes of any country in the world - some 76 are historically active; Merapi (elev. 2,968 m), is Indonesia's most active volcano erupting in 2010, and has been deemed a "Decade Volcano" by the International Association of Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth's Interior, worthy of study due to its explosive history and close proximity to human populations; other notable historically active volcanoes include Agung, Awu, Karangetang, Krakatau (Krakatoa), Makian, Raung, and Tambora
Cited Sources
http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/indonesia.html
http://www.everyculture.com/Ge-It/Indonesia.html
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/id.html
http://www.geohive.com/cntry/indonesia.aspx
http://www.everyculture.com/Ge-It/Indonesia.html
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/id.html
http://www.geohive.com/cntry/indonesia.aspx