Dress code as an instrument of oppression

Several provinces and cities in Indonesia have imposed harsh dress codes for girls and women. The human rights organization Human Rights Watch has now documented numerous reports in which women report discrimination, bullying and even threats of violence if they dress the way they want. Barbara Barkhausen, has taken a closer look for us at the issue, which plays a major role among our neighbours.

Frauen und Mädchen sind in Indonesien gezwungen, einer strengen Kleiderordnung gerecht zu werden.