2. Women in America and Indonesia may have different
and or similar problems. It is interesting to discuss
it because America is a totally free country. On the
contrary, Indonesia is still keeping its patriarchal
tradition. This condition can influence differences
and similarities on women’s conditions for both
countries.
3. Education
Education for women
in America
Education for women
in Indonesia
In education American women
are highly literate than
Indonesian women. American
women have the same
opportunity to continue their
studies as men do
Indonesian women have follow
what their family chooses for
them; not only on where they
will study but also on what
department they will apply
4. Religion
Religion for women
in America
Religion for women
in Indonesia
American women are weaker in
keeping up with their religion.
Sometimes, they do not care
about religion, and in extreme,
they do not believe in God
Indonesian women always view
that religion is one part of
their life. They are very strong
to keep religious doctrine.
5. Culture
Culture for women
in America
Culture for women
in Indonesia
women in America have space
to be active in public area and
in society specially in politics
and business.
most of Indonesian people have
a view that women should
always stay in home and be
prohibited to work or be active
in outside.
6. Religion is basic of all dissimilarities and similarities among women.
Definitely, religion influences not only in transcendent relationship
but also with profaned relationship.
The difference is only in interpretation. In fact, every
interpretation depends on its interpreter, such as what the
purpose of the interpreter is, what his educational background is;
and political situation too
7. Conclusion
Education, religion, and culture women in
America and Indonesia have both similarities
and dissimilarities. From this case, we can
know that women in every country have
problems that depend on their situation.
