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Academia 4 years ago

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Time to take care of the unpaid work care

Research has shown that the gender gap in unpaid care work has adverse effects on economic growth and development because of its link to low female labor force participation (FLFP), the gender pay gap and domination of women workers in the informal sector.

Opinion 4 years ago

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When will the easy money support end?

Inflation continues to rise in many emerging markets because of higher fuel and food prices, and supply chain disruptions interacting with a stronger economic rebound.

Business 5 years ago

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SMERU finds incomes shrink for 75% of Indonesian homes in 2020

A SMERU Research Institute survey shows that impacts of COVID-19 on Indonesian households have been "very severe" and "likely to continue" this year.

Opinion 5 years ago

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Women, home and the unimaginable in pandemic

This is a genuine but nameless disaster, something not considered suitable to complain about. So don’t be surprised if we see a sharp increase in requests for divorce during this COVID-19 era.

World 5 years ago

Scotland bans household visits in Glasgow because of COVID-19

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced a ban on indoor household gatherings in Scotland's largest city, Glasgow, and two nearby areas on Tuesday following a rise in coronavirus cases.

World 5 years ago

Study shows how quickly coronavirus spreads at home

The novel coronavirus is twice as infectious within households than similar diseases such as SARS, with a substantial number of additional infections spreading before a COVID-19 sufferer shows any symptoms, according to modeling released Thursday.

Environment 5 years ago

Using lots of plastic packaging during the coronavirus crisis? You're not alone

Many sustainability-conscious people may now find themselves with cupboards stocked with plastic bottles of hand sanitiser, disposable wipes and takeaway food containers.

Opinion 6 years ago

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A crotch-grabbing state: Is that what Indonesians need?

If the bill is passed, it will have the impact of weakening women’s bodily autonomy, limit their access to education, cultural, political and economic resources, and worsen the quality of their life in general.

Opinion 6 years ago

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Does Indonesia really need a family resilience bill?

Apart from the growing yet familiar arguments about how the draft bill puts women at a disadvantaged position, the impact of having this draft bill pass goes far beyond the domestic and gender spheres.

Editorial 6 years ago

Resilient busybodies

The draft “family resilience” bill echoes parts of the Marriage Law and seeks to allow the state to have greater authority in conjugal affairs.

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