Author: andijuliastri

A learning enthusiast by passion, a communication specialist by profession and a feminist by heart..
Current Affairs, Politics

Je ne suis pas #JeSuisCharlie ni #JeNeSuisPasCharlie

It’s been two weeks since the Charlie Hebdo incident took the world by storm stirring an outcry for freedom of expression. Thousands of people marched together with their eminent leaders and echoing the  slogan “Je Suis Charlie” across the globe. Looking at the phenomenon, I tried not to be involved in the public discussion nor jumping into the bandwagon condemning the two misguided guys who … Continue reading Je ne suis pas #JeSuisCharlie ni #JeNeSuisPasCharlie

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Twilight Discussion

December, 27th. Twilight. Five graduates of International Relations were on their way back to Jakarta after attending a party outside the capital city, taking a public communter, the trans-Jakarta. As they sat on a long perching  green velvet bench, they started to discuss issues pertaining to the current political events in Jakarta. On one side of the coach, fellow passengers seemed to pay attention on … Continue reading Twilight Discussion

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Alasan

Sebelum Anda membaca, sejak awal Saya informasikan bahwa tulisan ini bersifat sangat subjektif. Oleh karena itu pula, jika dalam tulisan-tulisan sebelumnya Saya menggunakan Bahasa Inggris, kali ini, Saya memilih untuk menulis dengan menggunakan bahasa ibu Saya. Asimilasi. Terdapat beberapa alasan mengapa asimilasi sangat penting untuk diimplementasikan oleh setiap individu yang berasal dari suku Bugis dan Makassar. Dua suku serumpun yang mendiami sebuah pulau besar berbentuk … Continue reading Alasan

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Dragqueen

Disclaimer: I wrote this blogpost out of angst and sadness. So I hope you read this piece with a little more of compassion. Today, on my way back home, I bumped into some kind of underworld mundane, the first and the most frightening one that I have ever seen. A superstitious creature which came to life with their thick compact powder, fake eye-lashes, and artificial … Continue reading Dragqueen

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Postponing Parenthood Means Preserving The World’s Civilization

It is universally acknowledged that children are the next generation to preserve the continuation of the world. Saving their future means saving the human kind and its civilisation from extinction. But what if saving the human kind and its legacy becomes the very reason that destroy the society? What if saving the humankind through reckless reproduction plan only creates overpopulation, crime, and war? What if … Continue reading Postponing Parenthood Means Preserving The World’s Civilization

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