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Modernization of Women's Education in Social Change in The Sultanate of Siak Sri Indrapura, Riau 1927-1950 Arianingrum, Nabila; Martina Safitry
Journal of Islamic History and Manuscript Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Islamic History and Manuscript
Publisher : Institute of Research and Community Service UIN Prof. K.H. Saifuddin Zuhri

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24090/jihm.v4i2.13256

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This study explores the modernization of women's education in the Siak Sultanate during the early 20th century, focusing on the Sultanah Latifah School and Madrasatun Nisa’. The research addresses how women's education became a medium for social transformation within traditional Malay society amid colonial influence, Islamic reform, and local educational awareness. It investigates the social context and development of women's education in Siak Sri Indrapura, employing a qualitative historical method. Data were collected through archival research, oral history, and field observations. Sultanah Latifah School, initiated by Sultan Syarif Kasim II, adopted a Western-oriented curriculum including reading, writing, arithmetic, Dutch, etiquette, and Islamic studies. In contrast, Madrasatun Nisa’ emphasized Islamic modernist teachings, such as Arabic, women’s jurisprudence (fiqh), ethics, and reformist thought. These institutions represented a significant shift in traditional female roles, fostering public engagement and intellectual development. The findings highlight that both schools blended local customs, Islamic values, and modern pedagogy, marking a pioneering effort in localized women's educational reform. This modernization promoted not only religious and cultural continuity but also opened avenues for broader societal participation by women. The study concludes that the Siak Sultanate played a key role in advancing women's education within a framework respectful of tradition yet oriented toward progress. It emphasizes the need to preserve such historical educational models and to further explore the legacy of female graduates in shaping modern society. The integration of regional history into educational curricula is also recommended to enrich contemporary understanding
Mbok Mase dan Peran Perempuan Priyayi dalam Industri Batik Laweyan Surakarta Pada Masa Kolonial, 1900-1970 Arianingrum, Nabila; Ahmad Dzaky Benson Irani; Dewa Alfaquin Faturangga
Al-Isnad: Journal of Islamic Civilization History and Humanities Vol. 6 No. 02 (2025): Al-Isnad: Journal of Islamic Civilization History and Humanities
Publisher : UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/isnad.v6i02.12158

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Penelitian ini mengkaji peran "Mbok Mase" atau perempuan bangsawan/priyayi dalam memimpin dan mengembangkan industri batik di sentra Laweyan, Surakarta, selama era kolonial (1900-1970). Berbeda dengan narasi umum yang sering menonjolkan peran pengusaha laki-laki, studi ini berfokus pada dinamika kepemimpinan perempuan dalam ranah ekonomi, khususnya di tengah tekanan pasar global. Melalui pendekatan historis-analitis, ditemukan bahwa perempuan priyayi tidak hanya berperan sebagai pengelola keuangan atau pewaris, tetapi juga sebagai inovator desain, pengambil keputusan strategis dalam produksi dan pemasaran, serta penjaga kualitas dan tradisi motif batik. Posisi sosial mereka, yang terintegrasi dengan jaringan kekuasaan keraton, memberikan keuntungan unik dalam mengakses modal, bahan baku, dan pasar elit, menjadikannya kunci sukses. Masa kolonial, dengan segala tantangan perubahan sosial dan ekonomi, termasuk masuknya batik cap dan persaingan impor, justru menempatkan Mbok Mase sebagai figur sentral yang menjembatani tradisi dan modernitas. Mereka sukses mempertahankan keberlangsungan usaha keluarga (Batik Kompeni/Saudagar) melalui manajemen yang adaptif, sekaligus menegaskan otonomi dan kekuatan ekonomi perempuan dalam masyarakat Jawa, memberikan sumbangsih penting bagi perekonomian lokal. Kata Kunci: Mbok Mase; Perempuan Priyayi; Batik Laweyan; Surakarta; Masa Kolonial