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67 DIGITAL FEMINISM: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDONESIAN WOMEN By: Dr. Nuriyati Samatan & Dr. Yuri Alfrin Aladdin nuriyatisamatan@gmail.com The first author is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Department of Communication Science, Universitas Nasional (UNAS) Jakarta, and an active researcher in cultural studies within sociology-anthropology and Communication studies. The second author is a lecturer at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Department of Communication Science, Universitas Nasional (UNAS) Jakarta, with his research mainly focused on journalism and digital media issues. ABSTRACT The deeply rooted patriarchal culture in Indonesia has become a part of the general life of society in Indonesia. It influences various aspects such as law, inheritance rights, leadership, the right to speak, and women's social involvement. The patriarchal culture is accepted as it is by the majority of society. However, in the last few decades, this patriarchal culture has begun to be questioned, especially after the Feminist Movement entered Indonesia. Introduction Indonesia is the country with the largest Muslim population in the world after Pakistan (Liputan6.com. 2024), and the number of women based on Indonesian Central Statistic Agency (BPS) in 2024 is 50% of the total population of Indonesia, which amounts to 136.3 million people (source: Disduk Capil Aceh Timur website). This number is a very large resource, if it can be managed well for mutual progress, both nationally and regionally. Feminism, which has now entered and become part of the movement in Indonesia, especially among the educated society, has provided opportunities for some There are various