Beyond Dunia

[Beyond DUNIA] Is the Queer Movement Really a Western Invention?

This article challenges the idea that the queer movement originated in the West. Through the 1995 Beijing World Conference on Women and the case of Indonesia, it shows how queer movements in Asia emerged from local gender systems and political repression, forming distinct histories of resistance.

2026.01.19

[Beyond DUNIA] Are There Indian Feminists Working in India, Not the United States?

This article explores Indian feminism beyond gender equality, highlighting how women resist exploitation by capital, the state, and development-driven environmental destruction. From the Chipko Movement to Dalit agro-feminism, it shows feminism as a struggle for sustainability and social justice.

2026.01.12

[Beyond DUNIA] Do Women’s Movements Exist in Southeast Asia?

The idea that Asian women are merely passive victims is rooted in Orientalism and misogyny. This essay highlights women-led movements like Indonesia’s Suara Ibu Peduli, revealing how Asian women have long resisted exploitation—and why reclaiming erased feminist histories matters.

2026.01.05