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AbstrakThis paper examines the relationship between women and nature in the village of Ratu Jaya
Depok along the Ciliwung river. Ecofeminism framework suggesting oppression of nature as
connected to the oppression of women is used. The Ciliwung river was a main water source for
Dutch Batavia during the colonial era. It can no longer be used in this capacity due to bamboo
felling, illegal logging and illegal housing upstream. Yet, Ratu Jaya women are still dependent
on the Ciliwung river. Domestic work is completed using water from the Ciliwung, and not only
that, the Ciliwung is a place to educate their children regarding the stones and bamboo. The water
there is relatively clean. The women care for the river and rely on it for their children to survive
climate change."
