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The majority of teachers in Indonesia are women.

Cindy Mutia Annur 24/11/2022 14:50 WIB

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Based on data from the Indonesian Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (Kemendikbudristek), approximately 70% of teachers in Indonesia were female during the 2022/2023 academic yea

Percentage of Teachers in Indonesia by Gender (First Semester of the 2022/2023 Academic Year)

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Percentage of Teachers in Indonesia by Gender (First Semester of the 2022/2023 Academic Year)

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Based on data from the Directorate General of Early Childhood Education, Primary and Secondary Education of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (Kemendikbudristek), in the first semester of the 2022/2023 academic year, there were 3.3 million teachers throughout Indonesia.

Of the total national teacher population, 2.36 million (70.84%) were women. Meanwhile, the number of male teachers was 972,050 (29.16%).

According to the National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan), the disproportionate gender ratio in the national teacher population may be seen as a positive indication, signifying increasing access for women to work and play a role in public life.

"However, a closer look reveals that this disparity reflects the cultural tendency to position women as primarily responsible for education, both in the public and domestic spheres," stated Komnas Perempuan in a press release on its official website (October 5, 2021).

"Gender constructs within society influence the differing burdens borne by female and male teachers. While the welfare of teachers remains concerning, female teachers simultaneously shoulder various burdens not necessarily experienced by male teachers," Komnas Perempuan explained.

"Female teachers are often expected to be more meticulous in maintaining the cleanliness and tidiness of the school environment, or in handling administrative tasks," it continued.

Komnas Perempuan also revealed that female teachers' opportunities to access further education or capacity building are often limited due to their reproductive roles.

"This condition can present unique challenges in job promotion, resulting in a small and dwindling number of women occupying positions as school principals and even fewer at higher education levels," it stated.

In response, Komnas Perempuan urged the government to accelerate efforts to improve teachers' welfare.

"Especially for female honorary teachers who, despite the excessive burdens they carry, remain dedicated to educating future generations," it concluded.

Editor : Adi Ahdiat

"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."