Kartini Quote by Sulastin Sutrisno
““Kami betul-betul hndak memberontak apabila berulang kali kami ditindas. Mengapa kami harus surut kembali? Mengapa kami harus disurutkan, ditahan-tahan? Hanya karena mulut usil orang banyak yang picik pandangannya dan berjiwa kerdil.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Protest Rally, Indonesia, 2022
Oppressed people resist repeated oppression and reject being silenced by the majority’s scornful voices.
In simple terms: The marginalized refuse to be forced back into submission.
Key Takeaway
Stand firm against oppression and demand respect.
Themes
oppression
resistance
voice
Mood
determined
defiant
Type
political
activist
When to use this quote
- community organizing
- public demonstrations
- media advocacy
Key Concepts
social justice
collective trauma
minority rights
Questions to Reflect On
- What strategies can empower marginalized voices?
- How can allies effectively support resistance?
A Different Perspective
Silencing can be powerful; resistance may provoke backlash.
