Since the New Order era, uniforms have been used by the Indonesian government to promote "Wawasan Nusantara" (National Outlook) and egalitarianism. The logic was simple: by making everyone look the same, you erase the visible gap between the wealthy elite and the impoverished.
School uniforms are a foundational part of the Indonesian upbringing, designed to visually unify a massive, diverse population. Since the New Order era, uniforms have been
There have been reports of schools pressuring or forcing female students (even non-Muslims) to wear the hijab (jilbab) . Since the New Order era
Understanding the "berseragam" phenomenon offers a unique window into the heart of Indonesian social issues. designed to visually unify a massive