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20199 minPGdoc-short

Gender Equality Lgbtq Rights Family Dynamics

[Ma]Cho

20199 minPGdoc-short

Women in Indonesia are increasingly vocal about their rights, including demands for LGBT acceptance and the desire for family among masculine lesbians.

Gender Equality Lgbtq Rights Family Dynamics

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Jazmin Sheila Ramadhani

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Women in Indonesia are increasingly vocal about their rights, including demands for LGBT acceptance and the desire for family among masculine lesbians.

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Jazmin Sheila Ramadhanidirector

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A masculine lesbian in Indonesia expresses her desire to have a child amid changing societal norms. Women are increasingly vocal about their rights, including the acceptance of the LGBT community. The film captures the tension between traditional values and progressive movements in the country. It runs for nine minutes and was released in 2019. The documentary reflects the ongoing dialogue around gender and family in contemporary Indonesia.

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