HOW CAN WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP BE EMPOWERED THROUGH RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE IN BALI?

https://doi.org/10.31330/repo.v3i2.85

Authors

  • Putu Ayu Sunia Dewi Bali State Polytechnic, Indonesia
  • Tjokorda Maya Kerthayasa Suyasa Pukyong National University, South Korea
  • Mansurni Abadi The National University of Malaysia
  • Nia Nur Pratiwi Jendral Sudirman University, Indonesia

Keywords:

Balinese Hinduism, Women empowerment, Women Leadership, Patriarchy

Abstract

This research explores the intersection of religious, cultural, and educational leadership in Bali, critiquing patriarchal practices and promoting leadership grounded in Balinese local wisdom. Bali, with its deep-rooted traditions, often reinforces patriarchal norms that limit the roles and rights of women in religious and social spheres. Balinese women, while central to community life, often face marginalization. This study investigates how Balinese religious texts, particularly lontar (Palm-leaf manuscript) such as Geguritan Niti Rajasesana and Geguritan Dharma Sesana which contain crucial leadership principles, including catur pariksa and brata nembelas that emphasizing self-awareness, integrity, and religious character that can empower women become leader. This qualitative research uses data analysis techniques: data reduction, data presentation, and data verification. Both manuscript does not directly discuss about the concept of leadership and dismantle patriarchy but is relevantly integrated into praxis progressive women's empowerment based on a more inclusive interpretation of customs and openness to the potential of Balinese women to become leaders based on The five loyalties Hinduism that consist of Loyalty to conscience (Padma Hardhaya), Loyalty to conscience (Satya Wacana), Loyalty to promises (Satya Semaya), Loyalty to people (Satya Mitra), and loyalty to responsibility/trust (Satya Laksana).

Author Biographies

Putu Ayu Sunia Dewi, Bali State Polytechnic, Indonesia

Putu Ayu Suniadewi, currently pursuing Master degree in departement of economy, Bali state polytechnic , she is graduate from Business Management and Professional Studies, Management & Science University (MSU) Malaysia and  successfully obtained a Diploma III degree from the Bali State Polytechnic, Indonesia. 

Tjokorda Maya Kerthayasa Suyasa , Pukyong National University, South Korea

Master degree student at Departemen of Philosophy, Pukyong National University,Daeyeon campus, Busan,South korea with concentration on Balinese hindu philosophy

Mansurni Abadi, The National University of Malaysia

Mansurni Abadi is a post-graduate student at the Institute of Ethnic Studies, the National University of Malaysia, and works for Embode International as Assistant Researcher. He was an awardee UKM Scholarship and Rotary Club Malaysia Scholarship. He holds a Bachelor of Economics from the Institute of Business and Informatic Darmajaya Lampung.

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6959-292X

Nia Nur Pratiwi, Jendral Sudirman University, Indonesia

Nia Nur Pratiwi, is a Master Degree student at Jenderal Soedirman University, Purwokerto, Indonesia in the Management study program with a concentration in Human Resources. She is also the publishing manager of Yayasan Masyarakat Indonesia Sehat and an activist of the Muhammadiyah Student Association (IMM). as a chairperson of the IMMawati field in Central Java. a researcher also in the NGO Yayasan Masyarakat Indonesia Sehat.

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2024-12-30

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Sunia Dewi, P. A., Kerthayasa Suyasa , T. M., Abadi, M., & Nur Pratiwi, N. (2024). HOW CAN WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP BE EMPOWERED THROUGH RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE IN BALI?. Journal of Religious Policy, 3(2), 315–340. https://doi.org/10.31330/repo.v3i2.85

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