Full Name: Raden Ajeng Kartini Djojo Adhiningrat
Other names: R.A Kartini
Place and Date of Birth: Jepara, Central Java, 21 April 1879
Died: Rembang, Central Java, 17 September 1904
Islam
Parents: Raden Mas Adipati Ario Sosroningrat (Father), M.A. Ngasirah (Mother)
Siblings: R.M Slamet Sosroningrat, P.A Sosrobusono, R.A Soelastri, Drs. R.M.P Sosrokartono, R.A
Roekmini, R.A Kardinah, R.A Kartinah, R.M Muljono, R.A Soematri, R.M Rawito
Husband: K.R.M. Duke of Ario Singgih Djojo Adhiningrat
Child: Soesalit Djojoadhiningrat
BRIEF BIOGRAPHY OF R.A KARTINI
R.A Kartini's childhood
R.A Kartini was born on April 21, 1879 in the City of Jepara. Kartini's full name is Raden Ajeng
Kartini Djojo Adhiningrat. Regarding the history of RA Kartini and Kartini's life story, she was born in the middle
noble family because of that he obtained the title R.A (Raden Ajeng) in front of his name.
The title itself (Raden Ajeng) was used by Kartini before she married, if already married then the title
aristocracy used is R.A (Raden Ayu) according to Javanese tradition.
His father named R.M. Sosroningrat, son of Prince Ario Tjondronegoro IV, a nobleman who
served as regent of Jepara. He is the grandfather of R.A Kartini. His father R.M. Sosroningrat
was a person who was respected because of his position at that time as regent of Jepara
Kartini's mother named M.A. Ngasirah, he is the son of a kiai or religious teacher in Telukawur.
Jepara City. Historically, Kartini was a descendant of Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono VI. There is even
who said that his father's lineage came from the Majapahit kingdom.
M.A. Ngasirah herself is not a descendant of aristocrats, but just ordinary people. Therefore
Dutch colonial regulations at that time required a Regent to be married to a nobleman as well.
Until finally Kartini's father then married a woman named Raden Adjeng Woerjan
is a noble descended directly from the King of Madura at that time.
In Biogra R.A Kartini, it is known that she has 10 siblings consisting of siblings
and step brothers
His interest in reading then made him have a fairly broad knowledge of science
knowledge and culture. R.A Kartini gave special attention to the issue of women's emancipation
see the comparison between European women and indigenous women.
In addition, he also pays attention to social problems that occur, according to him, a woman is necessary
obtain equality, freedom, autonomy and legal equality.
The letters Kartini wrote mostly consisted of complaints about the condition of indigenous women. He saw
examples of Javanese culture which at that time hampered the progress of indigenous women more
that.
She also revealed in her writing that there were many obstacles faced by indigenous women
especially in Java in order to be more advanced.
He wrote about the suffering of women in Java as if they had to be secluded. Not free in seeking knowledge or learning, as well as the existence of customs that restrict women's freedom.
R.A Kartini's lofty ideal is that she wants to see indigenous women be able to study and study like this
recently. New ideas regarding emancipation or equality of indigenous women. It is considered
as new things that can change people's views.
In addition, Kartini's writings also contain the meaning of Divinity, Wisdom and Beauty, fairy
humanity and also Nationalism. This is what makes RA Kartini special.
Kartini also touched on religion, for example she questioned why men could do polygamy.
And why should the holy book be read and memorized without the obligation to understand it.
His Dutch female friend Rosa Abendanon, and Estelle "Stella" Zeehandelaar also supported the thoughts expressed by R.A Kartini.
History says that Kartini was allowed by her father to become a teacher according to ideals.
However, he was prohibited from continuing his studies to study in Batavia or to the Netherlands.
Until in the end, he could not continue with his dream of learning to be a teacher in Batavia. Or
also studied in the Netherlands. Even though at that time he received a scholarship to study there.
when R.A Kartini was about 24 years old, he married K.R.M. Duke of Ario
Singgih Djojo Adhiningrat who is a noble and also a regent in Rembang who has been
has three wives.
Even so, R.A Kartini's husband, K.R.M. Adipati Ario Singgih Djojo Adhiningrat understands what is
be his wife's wish.
So that he was then given the freedom to establish the first women's school. The school stands on
next to the Rembang Regency government office which is now known as the Pramu Building
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