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Challenges for Indonesian Women's Leadership in Higher Education: A Reflexion on “Panggil Aku Kartini Saja”, a Biographical Novel of Pramoedya Anata Toer

Challenges for Indonesian Women's Leadership in Higher Education: A Reflexion on “Panggil Aku Kartini Saja”, a Biographical Novel of Pramoedya Anata Toer
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Author(s): Oom Rohmah Syamsudin (Indraprasta PGRI University, Indonesia)
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 36
Source title: Understanding Women's Avoidance of Leadership in Higher Education
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Heidi L. Schnackenberg (State University of New York at Plattsburgh, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-0260-7.ch012

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Abstract

This chapter examines the challenges faced by Indonesian women in attaining leadership roles in higher education, using Pramoedya Ananta Toer's "Panggil Aku Kartini Saja" as a foundation. Kartini's advocacy for women's education during the colonial era laid the groundwork for gender equality, yet structural barriers persist. Patriarchal norms, cultural expectations, and institutional biases continue to limit women's leadership opportunities in academia. Through an analysis of Kartini's influence as depicted in Pramoedya's novel, this chapter explores how historical struggles shape contemporary gender disparities. A critical discourse approach highlights ongoing challenges and the need for policy reforms to foster inclusivity. By addressing these barriers, Indonesian higher education institutions can better empower women in leadership and uphold Kartini's vision of equality.

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