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Michael Sega Gumelar, Michael
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Pramoedya Ananta Toer: Defying Oppression Through Literature A Legacy of Freedom of Speech and Human Rights in Indonesia Hana, Lidwina; Sega Gumelar, Michael
Proceeding Bali-Bhuwana Waskita: Global Art Creativity Conference Vol. 5 (2025): Proceedings Bali-Bhuwana Waskita: Global Art Creativity Conference
Publisher : UPT Pusat Penerbitan LP2MPP ISI Bali

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31091/bbwp.v5i1.624

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Pramoedya Ananta Toer’s literary works serve as both a historical testimony and a defiant act of resistance against state repression in Indonesia. This study examines Pramoedya’s contributions to literature and human rights, highlighting how his works have shaped discourse on freedom of speech and democratic principles in Indonesia. Utilizing a qualitative research approach, this paper analyzes his writings alongside historical and legal developments concerning free expression. Despite Indonesia’s democratic progress, defamation and blasphemy laws remain tools of suppression, echoing past restrictions. Through comparative analysis, this study underscores the enduring relevance of Pramoedya’s literary resistance in advocating for unrestricted intellectual freedom. Safeguarding free speech is not merely a legal obligation but a fundamental commitment to truth and justice, ensuring that voices like Pramoedya’s are never silenced again.
Co-Authors Hana, Lidwina