Indonesian Civil Society and Academics Warn of Neo-Colonialism Risks in the US-Indonesia Agreement of Reciprocal Trade
The recently signed Agreement of Reciprocal Trade (ART) between Indonesia and the United States has sparked intense scrutiny from academics, policy analysts, and civil rights advocates, many of whom describe…
Understanding the Multifaceted Factors Behind the Rising Childfree Choice in Modern Society
The decision to remain childfree, once a peripheral concept in many traditional societies, has moved to the forefront of sociological and psychological discourse. In Indonesia, a nation where the "many…
Indonesian Civil Society Organizations Condemn Plastic Credit Projects as Greenwashing and False Solutions to the National Waste Crisis
The emergence of plastic credit schemes in Indonesia, once hailed as an innovative market-based solution to the archipelago’s mounting waste crisis, is now facing intense scrutiny from environmental advocates. A…
Exploring the Psychological and Socioeconomic Factors Behind the Growing Childfree Trend in Modern Society
The decision to live a childfree life, once considered a radical departure from societal norms, has transitioned into a prominent global discourse, particularly within the Indonesian context. Family psychology practitioner…
Islamic Perspectives on the Childfree Movement and Its Implications for Contemporary Indonesian Society
The discourse surrounding the "childfree" lifestyle—a voluntary choice by couples to remain childless—has once again ignited a national conversation in Indonesia, following controversial remarks by social media influencer and YouTuber…
Comprehensive Strategies for Child Sexual Abuse Prevention and the Critical Role of Sex Education in Modern Society
The recent emergence of a harrowing sexual abuse case in Jambi, Sumatra, has sent shockwaves across Indonesia, reigniting an urgent national conversation regarding the safety of minors and the necessity…
Understanding the Psychological and Socioeconomic Drivers Behind the Rising Trend of Childfree Decisions in Modern Society
The decision to remain childfree, a lifestyle choice where individuals or couples voluntarily choose not to have children, has become an increasingly prominent subject of public discourse, reflecting deep-seated shifts…
Comprehensive Guidelines for Parental Education on Childhood Body Privacy and Sexual Safety as Outlined by the Indonesian Pediatric Society
The Indonesian Pediatric Society (IDAI) has issued a series of comprehensive recommendations aimed at empowering parents to educate their children about body privacy and sexual safety, starting from the toddler…
Understanding the Psychological and Sociological Factors Behind the Growing Childfree Phenomenon in Modern Society
The decision to opt for a childfree lifestyle—a conscious choice to not have children—has transitioned from a fringe social preference to a significant subject of public discourse in Indonesia and…
Navigating the Complexities of the Childfree Discourse Psychosocial Considerations and Religious Frameworks in Contemporary Indonesian Society
The choice to lead a childfree lifestyle has transitioned from a private domestic decision to a significant point of public contention in Indonesia, fueled largely by the pervasive reach of…

















