VOICED : Morality police target women in Indonesia

The video discusses the role of Sharia police in Lhokseumawe Way, Indonesia, focusing on controversial laws affecting women, such as the requirement for women to sit sidesaddle on motorbikes. It highlights community and activist perspectives, with activists arguing that these laws are sexist and control women. The historical context of Sharia law in Aceh is also explored, noting its implementation under a special autonomy agreement with Jakarta in 2001, which remains a contentious issue.

What is one of the controversial crimes targeted by the Sharia police in Aceh?

• Public intoxication

• Women exposing their hair

• Theft

• Vandalism

Why are women in Aceh encouraged to sit sidesaddle on motorbikes?

• For better balance

• To avoid traffic accidents

• Because straddling is seen as un-Islamic

• To prevent theft

What is a criticism made by women's rights activists about Sharia regulations in Aceh?

• They are too lenient

• They are not based on Islamic principles

• They are increasingly sexist and unreasonable

• They are not enforced strictly

What is a trend observed in Aceh regarding the implementation of Sharia law?

• Increased economic growth

• Improved educational standards

• Greater political stability

• Acts of injustice against women

What is mysterious about the inclusion of Sharia law in Aceh's autonomy agreement?

• The exact terms of the agreement

• The lack of public support

• The rebels never requested it

• The financial implications