PEREMPUAN MINANGKABAU DALAM PANGGUNG POLITIK

Abstract

Women in the Minangkabau indigenous community structure have a
unique role. In the Minangkabau matrilineal custom system, women are placed in
a central position. Minangkabau women have been portrayed as having played a
role in the political arena in Minangkabau for a long time. This can be seen from
classic Minangkabau stories such as kaba, tambo or myth. Many stories of
women's heroism are found. What is the relationship between the ideal level and
reality in the politics of Minangkabau women? For example, "Keagungan Bundo
Kanduang" depicted in the story of Cindur Mato from an ideal level coupled with
Minangkabau women performing in various fields such as Putri Rahmah el
Yunusiyah also established several other women's schools as an effort to increase
the education level of women in Minangkabau.