Peran Tokoh Wanita Pada Masa Kolonialisme

Abstract

The idea of Shrieke in his race theory, as quoted by Azra, says that the Portuguese expansion can not be separated from the Crusade War in Europe and the Middle East. It is further said that the desire of adventure and ambition of honor combined with religious spirit is the driving force that drives the expansion of the Portuguese into the Asian region. The arrival of the Portuguese came in early 1511 to Malacca, followed by other Europeans such as France, Britain and the Netherlands to various parts of the archipelago, ultimately creating resistance from the people of the archipelago. In an effort to defend his honor and his homeland, the indigenous fighters were not only from the Adam people, as some of them were heroes of the female sex. The colonial period and the effort to achieve independence are very difficult times to pass. Where at that moment, words no longer sounded but only the sounds of ammunition. This is certainly a difficult time especially for women. In this condition, they are required to maintain the honor and salvation of their own lives.

Lesson Learn The Leadership Period of Admiral Keumalahayati for the Development of Maritime Defense Strategy

“…In the Malacca Strait, the Malaccan kingdom appeared as a major force whose influence extended to the Riau Islands, Johor, Pasai and Aceh. Malacca grew to become a port that regulated the flow of rice and pepper from Java, spices from Maluku, porcelain from China, and cloth from India and the Middle East (Syafaah, 2017).…”

“…The shipping and trade of the British, which were once feared by the Portuguese at sea. During the voyage it was known that the power of the Portuguese was opposed by the Kingdom of Aceh, the only strong kingdom that could wage war with the Portuguese (Syafaah, 2017).…”

“…The archipelago has long had extraordinary gender heroes. The world's first female war admiral (Syafaah, 2017).…”

“…Together with his troops and the Darma Wangsa, who later had the title Iskandar Muda, succeeded in expelling the Portuguese in the battle at Teluk Krueng Raya. Based on the background above, the authors are interested in raising research related to Admiral Keumalahayati's leadership as a study of the currently implemented marine defense strategy (Syafaah, 2017).…”