Sattwika Duhita

marriage

What It's Like to Be a Bride in Sumba, Where a Marriage Proposal Costs a Herd of Horses

We talk to a woman about why she is holding tight to a culture that places a high price on the heads of young brides.
Sattwika Duhita
1.16.19
Social Media

This Instagram Account Is Shaming Bad Domestic Helpers, and Crossing a lot of Boundaries In the Process

A look inside the highly problematic world of maid shaming.
Sattwika Duhita
7.16.18
Papua

A Culture of Impunity Continues to Plague Papua: Amnesty International

We spoke with Amnesty's Papang Hidayat about why so few extrajudicial killings in Papua result in justice for victims' families.
Sattwika Duhita
7.9.18
Asian Games 2018

Is Jakarta Really Ready to Host the Asian Games?

Jakarta has spent $53 million USD for Asian Games-related renovations. But it can't buy what it needs most of all—more time.
Sattwika Duhita
7.5.18
Indonesia elections

What This Week's Elections Tell Us About Indonesia's Future

Experts are trying to predict next year's horse race.
Sattwika Duhita
6.29.18
Art

Creating Art Out of an Ocean of Trash In Bali

German artist liina klauss​ is raising awareness about plastic pollution with this rainbow-colored installation.
Sattwika Duhita
6.8.18
generation z

Turns Out Indonesian Teenagers are Really, Really Into Religion

The coolest kids are all members of their high school's Islam Clubs.
Sattwika Duhita
5.30.18
prejudice

Why It's More Important Now Than Ever Before to Challenge Your Own Prejudices

We talked to people who are often judged because of how they look about how harmful ignorance can be.
Sattwika Duhita
5.25.18
Dream home

Dreaming of Buying a Home? Here's What Rp 350 Million Gets You in Indonesia

Pro-tip: Get the hell out of Jakarta.
Sattwika Duhita
5.7.18
The Future is Now

This Brand New City Is Promising to Be the Wakanda of Indonesia

Here in Indonesia, we don't bother to fix our broken cities, we just build new ones instead.
Sattwika Duhita
5.4.18
Sharia Law

There's a Battle Brewing Over Whether or Not the Public Can View Sharia Canings In Aceh

And, like everything these days, it has a lot to do with next year's presidential election.
Sattwika Duhita
4.26.18
feminism

Finding the Common Ground In Islam and Feminism

"In my experience, learning about feminism and gender equality helped me understand Islam better."
Sattwika Duhita
4.20.18
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