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Ina Puken Tula Tuen Lewotana - The Woman Who Changed the World
This video introduces Petronela Peni, the first woman village head in Flores. Gender inequality in her customs made the struggles of Peni and her women colleagues difficult, but gradually she won the trust and support of her people. As a village leader Peni is trying to make breakthroughs in simplifying funeral and wedding rituals which have been financially burdening poor villagers.
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| Video information | |
|---|---|
| Produced by | Bernadete Deram |
| Directed by | Petronela Ina Duli |
| Produced | May 19, 2009 |
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Video ini mengangkat sosok Petronela Peni, seorang perempuan pertama di daratan Flores yang menjadi kepala desa. Adat yang selama ini tidak menempatkan perempuan pada posisi yang setara dengan laki-laki membuat perjuangan Peni dan kawan-kawannya sungguh berat. Namun perlahan, kepercayaan dan dukungan masyarakat kepada Peni yang seorang perempuan mulai terlihat. Sebagai Kepala Desa, Petronela Peni berusaha untuk membuat terobosan dalam hal penyederhanaan adat kematian maupun pernikahan yang selama ini memberatkan bagi warga yang tidak mampu.
This video introduces Petronela Peni, the first woman village head in Flores. Gender inequality in her customs made the struggles of Peni and her women colleagues difficult, but gradually she won the trust and support of her people. As a village leader Peni is trying to make breakthroughs in simplifying funeral and wedding rituals which have been financially burdening poor villagers.
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this was really interesting. I didn't realise these customs were in place. it was great to hear that some in the village were open to having a female leader and to listening to their ideas. perhaps things will change in the coming generations. could the village be responsible for the gifts to the grieving people - and could people from overseas contribute. there's a lot of craft groups who donate home made blankets etc. maybe craft groups could be approached to weave some fabric for sarongs for a village surplus to be allocated to people during grieving periods. or would this change the customs too drastically?