UI Research: The Reality Of Sexuality Values And Practices Are Not Equal In Society

The cover of the book "The Dynamics of Gender and Contemporary Sexuality: An Anthology"

JAKARTA - The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, University of Indonesia (UI) has published the results of research on gender and sexuality in a book entitled "The Dynamics of Gender and Contemporary Sexuality: An Anthology". According to a press release from the university received in Depok, Thursday 7 April, The book contains writings from gender and sexuality researchers such as Irwan Martua Hidayana, Gabriella Devi Benedicta, Diana Teresa Pakasi, Restasya Bonita, Supozwa Begawan Asmara Lanank, Putri Rahmadhani, Reni Kartikawati, Sabina Puspita, and Ni Nyoman Sri Natih Sudhiastiningsih. UI Social and Political Science Diana Teresa Pakasi said that the chapters in the book "The Dynamics of Gender and Contemporary Sexuality: An Anthology" show the diversity and changes that occur in the meaning and practice of sexuality in Indonesia. in our society," he was quoted as saying by Antara. According to him, sexuality has always been an arena for the battle of identity and morality. Society labels sexual practices and identities that are good, healthy, moral, and in accordance with the nation's cultural values as well as sexuality that is considered deviant, immoral, and dangerous to culture and the nation's next generation. UI Politics Dr. Irwan Martua Hidayana, who is the editor of the book, stated that the problems of gender and sexuality that occur in Indonesia are increasingly complex and challenging.

Irwan said that the issue of gender and sexuality which is currently a hot topic of discussion and discussion is the issue of sexual violence and the draft law (RUU) on the elimination of sexual violence. with groups with a human rights perspective and the protection of victims of sexual violence. The urgency of eliminating sexual violence is also felt by the world of education, because of the rise of cases raised by social media," said Irwan. The presence of the book "Gender Dynamics and Contemporary Sexuality: An Anthology "It is hoped that it will help broaden the reader's horizons regarding gender and sexual diversity as well as the vulnerability, marginalization, and exclusion that are especially faced by gender and sexual minorities in Indonesia.