The Evolution of Jilbab in Indonesia: Social Identity, Culture, and Modernity
: Following pressure from Islamic activists and students at major universities like the Bandung Institute of Technology and the University of Indonesia , the government issued Decree No. 100/C/Kep/D-1991, officially allowing the jilbab as an alternative school uniform. jilbab mesum 19
practices vary by ethnicity. For example, Javanese and Sundanese women often favor fashionable, stylized hijabs, while Minangkabau traditions emphasize family piety, and Batak women may use it to affirm their identity in non-Muslim majority areas. Bungkoh Jurnal STAIDHI Contemporary Social Issues The Evolution of Jilbab in Indonesia: Social Identity,
From the bustling tanah abang textile markets to Islamic school debates and social media influencers, the cultural immersion feels vivid and researched. It connects the jilbab to broader trends—like the rise of hijab-themed novels, films, and brands—without losing critical distance. For example, Javanese and Sundanese women often favor
The jilbab also raises questions about masculinity and men's roles in Indonesian society, particularly in relation to their attitudes towards women and the jilbab.
But young women pushed back. They asked a radical question: Why is my body constantly a public debate?
The Evolution of Jilbab in Indonesia: Social Identity, Culture, and Modernity
: Following pressure from Islamic activists and students at major universities like the Bandung Institute of Technology and the University of Indonesia , the government issued Decree No. 100/C/Kep/D-1991, officially allowing the jilbab as an alternative school uniform.
practices vary by ethnicity. For example, Javanese and Sundanese women often favor fashionable, stylized hijabs, while Minangkabau traditions emphasize family piety, and Batak women may use it to affirm their identity in non-Muslim majority areas. Bungkoh Jurnal STAIDHI Contemporary Social Issues
From the bustling tanah abang textile markets to Islamic school debates and social media influencers, the cultural immersion feels vivid and researched. It connects the jilbab to broader trends—like the rise of hijab-themed novels, films, and brands—without losing critical distance.
The jilbab also raises questions about masculinity and men's roles in Indonesian society, particularly in relation to their attitudes towards women and the jilbab.
But young women pushed back. They asked a radical question: Why is my body constantly a public debate?