Dialogika

Warning: this episode discusses a graphic rape case; please listen at your own discretion.

In this episode, we discuss the recent tragic case of Yuyun, who was gang-raped by 14 men to death in Bengkulu, Indonesia. The lack of mainstream media coverage of her case led to not only a strong social media reaction from Indonesian netizens (such as the #NyalaUntukYuyun campaign) but also shed light on the lack of discussion around women’s issues, in particular around matters of rape and sexual violence. As such, in the spirit of discourse and dialogue, we want to dig deeper into various theories on rape, statistics about rape in Indonesia, and how it impacts both men and women in different but equally damaging ways, such as via toxic masculinity and via paranoia and mistrust, respectively. Yuyun’s case highlights the need to engage with these tough issues and figure out how as a nation and as a society we can prevent future cases as gruesome and tragic as this from ever happening again in our homeland. #NyalaUntukYuyun

Thanks for listening!

For those interested in learning more about the topic, we’ve provided links to resources as well as other recommended readings. 

CHRONOLOGY OF YUYUN’S CASE — with additional statistics of violence against women

KOMNAS PEREMPUAN 2016 CATATAN TAHUNAN — the 2016 National Commission on Women’s annual report

WHEN THE MAXIMUM SENTENCE IS NOT ENOUGH — only 10 years for Yuyun’s rapists?!

DRAFT OF RUU PENGHAPUSAN KEKERASAN SEKSUAL — on Indonesia’s proposed new laws on sexual violence

RAPE IN INDONESIA — how does Indonesia fare on rape compared to other countries

WHY DO SOME MEN USE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND HOW CAN WE PREVENT IT? — quantitative findings from the United Nations Multi-Country Study on Men and Violence in Asia and the Pacific

THEORIES OF RAPE — courtesy of Harvard Law School

MUSIC CREDITS:

SOUL HIGH by RYAN LITTLE

MONTMARTRE by JAHZAAR

NIGHT OWL by BROKE FOR FREE