The Discourse of Dangdut: Gender and Civil Society in Indonesia.

Authors :: Mulligan, D.
Source :: Conference Papers -- American Political Science Association. 2004 Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, p1-32. 32p.
Publication Year :: 2004
Abstract: Examines a number of contemporary debates concerning gender, democracy and civil society in Indonesia and the relative significance of both gender and civil society for an emerging democratic state. Issues raised regarding the dangdut dancing of a young entertainer called Inul Daratista; Role of women's organizations before and after the transition to democracy in Indonesia; Reason for the fall of the dictatorial New Order on May 21, 1998.