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Multicultural counseling considers various aspects of the counselee, including race, ethnicity, culture, and gender. This approach is important to understand the different cultural backgrounds and personal experiences of counselees, as well as how counseling can identify their psychosocial needs through the counseling process. The research method used, namely, qualitative with the type of literature study derived from relevant literature, such as books, journals, or scientific articles on the topic to be selected. The results of this study include, (1) The view of multicultural counseling, (2) Redefinition of multicultural counseling, (3) Implications of multicultural counseling, (4) Development of Multicultural Counseling in Indonesia.

This research aims to describe anti-bullying behaviour among employees in Indonesia and its relationship to individual and organizational characteristics. The research used a quantitative approach involving 107 employees in Indonesia who were obtained through incidental sampling. Data was obtained using the Negative Act Questionnaire-Revised (NAQ-R), distributed online and then analyzed using descriptive statistical analysis. The results of the research are that anti-bullying behaviour among employees in Indonesia tends to be in the high category. However, the number of respondents who have anti-bullying behaviour tends to be low and is also relatively large (>10%). Internal and external factors enable anti-bullying behaviour. Internal factors, such as gender, while external factors, such as anti-bullying policy practices.

Feminism is a movement that fights for equality between men and women in all aspects of life, including social, political, and cultural. As one of the most influential media producers, Disney has long been criticized for presenting female characters in traditional and passive roles. The purpose of this study is to identify and analyze the feminist elements found in the film and how they reflect the development of gender equality values. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method with data taken directly from the 2025 live-action film Snow White. The analysis is supported by library research and based on Rosemarie Tong’s (2009) feminist theory, which categorizes feminism into eight types. The data is taken from several pictures, dialogues, monologues from Snow White (2025) movie and then analysis done contextually and theoretically. The findings show that the film most strongly reflects liberal feminism (35%), followed by radical and psychoanalytic feminism (24% each), with smaller portions of socialist, existentialist, and ecofeminism. The film presents Snow White not as a passive princess, but as a thoughtful and independent character who questions gender expectations and asserts her own values.

This study examines the representation of the power of women's masculinity in the novel Women Who Wait in the Aisle to the Sea by Dian Purnomo. The research problem focuses on how forms of masculinity power are displayed through female protagonists and how these characteristics reflect the configuration of masculinity according to Raewyn W. Connell's theory. This research aims to uncover how female characters build power, resistance, and independence through masculine attributes in the context of oppressive social structures. The method used is qualitative descriptive with reading and recording techniques as well as content analysis of novel texts. The results of the study show that Shalom figures represent the power of masculinity through courage, social dominance, mental toughness, rhetorical leadership, and physical endurance. These findings prove that women in literary narratives are able to internalize masculine attributes as a resistance strategy against social injustice. The conclusion of this study is that women's forms of masculinity power not only challenge conventional gender stereotypes, but also expand the understanding of women's roles in social structures through powerful and empowered literary representations.

Gender equality in education is a fundamental pillar for sustainable development and the empowerment of women in the modern era. Although significant progress has been made in improving access to education for women in Indonesia, challenges such as gender stereotypes, early marriage, and the digital divide continue to hinder the full participation of women in education. This article explores various strategies for empowering women through education, including the integration of gender-responsive curricula, enhancement of digital literacy, and strengthening women's roles in STEM fields. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, this article aims to provide in-depth insights into the efforts that can be undertaken to achieve gender equality in education in Indonesia.

The high rate of sexual violence has become a primary concern for the government. Victims of such violence do not distinguish between age or gender; children, both boys and girls, are often among the victims. Sexual education remains a taboo subject in society, as many consider it inappropriate to teach children and lack transparency on the matter. Parents are often reluctant and embarrassed to discuss sexual education with their children.Sex education is an effort to provide knowledge about the function of reproductive organs by instilling moranal, ethical, and religious commitments so that there is no “misuse” of these reproductive organs. Sex education aims to provide comprehensive knowledge and understanding of sexuality including, the function of reproductive organs, reproductive health, prevention of risky behavior, prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, prevention of sexual harassment, and increased understanding of gender identity and sexual orientation. The annual record of the National Commission on Violence Against Women in 2024 noted that sexual violence against women occupied the highest level with a percentage of 26.94%. The high level of sexual violence that occurs is a major concern of the government, victims of violence do not mark age and gender, children are also often victims of both boys and girls. This article uses qualitative methods and literature study methods.

This research aims to explore the challenges and opportunities in implementing character education through Social Sciences (IPS) learning in elementary schools, especially at MIN 1 Metro. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, data was collected through interviews, observation and literature study. The research results show that the main challenge lies in the diversity of student backgrounds and differences in character based on gender, which requires a different and more personalized teaching approach. On the other hand, the Independent Curriculum provides great opportunities with flexibility in planning and implementing learning that is integrated with character values. Strategies such as value reflection, collaboration between students, and strengthening teacher-student relationships have proven effective in instilling values ​​such as honesty, responsibility, tolerance, and cooperation. This research concludes that character education can be implemented optimally if it is supported by an adaptive curriculum, appropriate teaching strategies, and active involvement of teachers and parents.

The aim of study is to know the knowledge and attitude of Kirkuk university students towards premarital screening program. A cross sectional study was conducted on University students in Kirkuk, from April 2024 to March 2025. The number of females was higher than males. The questionnaire were focusing student demographic characteristics of gender, age, residency, occupation of father, family income, parent knowledge and attitude of the university students in Kirkuk towards premarital screening. A questionnaire form was used for data collection. Statistical analysis was used to analyze the data. A total of 814 university students out of 2000 completed the questionnaire form; the majority of students were 17-26 years old with mean age 22 years. In term of knowledge of students, 570(70%) had knowledge on premarital screening and 244(30%) had no knowledge about premarital screening. Statistically there were significant association between positive knowledge of students and residency, genetic diseases, family history (P<0.05) m but no significant association with age, father occupation, family income and consanguinity.

This study aims to comprehensively examine the role of women in agricultural economic development through three main focuses: women's real contribution in agricultural economic activities, structural and socio-cultural barriers that limit their participation, and empowerment strategies to realize a more inclusive agricultural economy. The background of this research stems from the reality that although women play a significant role in various aspects of agricultural production and resource management, recognition of their contribution is still structurally and culturally limited. This research uses a descriptive qualitative method with a library research approach, which utilizes primary sources such as official government documents and reports of international institutions, as well as secondary sources in the form of relevant scientific literature. Data were collected through a systematic search of digital databases, then analyzed using content analysis techniques to identify key themes related to the roles, barriers and strategies for empowering women in the agricultural economy. The results show that women have concrete contributions in production activities, processing of agricultural products, and financial management of farm-based households. However, their participation is still hampered by patriarchal structures, limited access to resources (such as land, capital, and training), and social norms that tend to marginalize women's role in decision-making. Effective empowerment strategies include strengthening women's capacity through education and skills training, forming women's farmer groups, and advocating for policies that support gender equality in agricultural development. In conclusion, the role of women in the agricultural economy is not only relevant but also crucial in promoting food security and sustainable rural development. Therefore, the integration of gender perspectives in agricultural policy is an urgency that cannot be ignored.

This study aims to test and determine how important the influence of Independence and Work Experience is on audit quality at Public Accounting Firms (KAP) in East Jakarta. The research method used is quantitative because it has conducted tests using SPSS such as respondent identity, gender, age, last level of education, length of service and also conducted classical assumption tests, namely data validity, data reliability, data linearity, multicollinearity, heteroscedasticity, autocorrelation test, simple linear regression, multiple linear regression, coefficient test, correlation coefficient test and also partial and simultaneous hypothesis tests. This study proves that the influence of independence and work experience as variables that are very influential, an auditor must have these two integrities with a responsible basis in order to provide good and quality audit results.

Hemorrhoids are dilation and inflammation that occurs in the arterial-venous plexus in the anal canal which functions as a valve to prevent flatus and fluid incontinence. This study aims to determine the characteristics of hemorrhoid patients and their surgery techniques in Lhokseumawe city hospital and North Aceh district. This type of research is descriptive observational with total sampling method and analyzed univariately using statistical software with a total sample of 119 hemorrhoid patients who have met the inclusion criteria. Based on the research, it was found that the incidence of hemorrhoids was dominated by early elderly age, male gender experienced more hemorrhoids, namely 60.5%. the most types of hemorrhoids were internal hemorrhoids 88.2% Most of the degree 3, namely as much as 44.7%. The most widely used surgical technique in hemorrhoid patients is the hemorrhoidectomy technique, totaling 95.8%. Respondents who experienced anemia were 63%. The erythrocyte index picture found is a hypochromic microcytic picture.

Tuberculosis is one of the dangerous infectious diseases and is still a public health problem in Indonesia. Nisam District is one of the sub-districts in North Aceh with the highest TB cases in 2024, This study aims to analyze factors related to the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) in Nisam District, North Aceh Regency. The research design used was cross-sectional. The population in this study is all people living in Nisam District, and the sampling in this study used purposive sampling as many as 30 respondents. The results of the study found a relationship between sex (p: 0.002, OR: 55.00, CI: 4.13-732.71), knowledge (p: 0.005, OR: 35.00, CI: 2.98-411.47), behavior (p: 0.023, OR: 15.00, CI: 1.45-155.31), occupancy density (p: 0.002, OR: 115.00, CI: 6.11-2165.95) and floor type (p: 0.013, OR: 14.00, CI: 1.74-112.55) against the incidence of TB. So it is suggested to the Health Office through Promkes that it is expected to increase education on TB prevention based on gender, knowledge, and environmental conditions, while Puskesmas, especially surveillance personnel and TB programs, need to optimize active screening, patient coaching, and cadre empowerment, and the community is encouraged to create healthy housing and increase awareness of TB.  

Hemodialysis (HD) is the main therapy for end-stage chronic kidney failure (CKF) patients. Various factors, including age and gender, influence HD patients' quality of life (QoL). Studies on the relationship between these two factors and the QoL of HD patients in the RI-RDTL border area are still limited. This study aims to analyze the relationship between age and gender and HD patients' quality of life at Mgr. Gabriel Manek Hospital, SVD Atambua. This study used an observational analytical design with a cross-sectional approach. The study sample consisted of 50 HD patients who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. QoL was measured using the WHOQoL instrument, and data were analyzed using the chi-square statistical test. The results showed no significant relationship between age and the quality of life of HD patients (p = 0.245). In addition, gender also had no significant relationship with the quality of life of HD patients (p = 0.643). Age and gender were not significantly related to the quality of life of HD patients. Other more influential factors need to be studied further to improve the quality of life of HD patients.

Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. It is a neglected tropical disease, still found in more than 120 countries, with more than 200,000 new cases reported each year.. The purpose of this research is to characterize leprosy patients in Lhokseumawe City and to describe the Multi Drug Therapy therapy. Information about the therapy, including the kind of leprosy, age, gender, employment, and the precise period of treatment, is evaluated in this research. Instruments for measurement were derived using data collected from medical records in this cross-sectional observational investigation. A whole sampling population was used in the sampling procedure, with 42 respondents making up the sample. Based on these findings, MB leprosy is the most frequent form of the disease (90.5% of cases), men make up the majority (64.3%) of leprosy patients, and the majority of leprosy patients are adults (88.1%). Results from the MDT treatment protocol indicated that 76.2% of patients were considered to have finished therapy (RFT), with the biggest occupational category being patients who did not work, accounting for 50% of the total. It is imperative that leprosy officers work to promote health promotion in order to raise awareness, decrease negative stigma, and speed up the discovery of leprosy cases

The growth of the digital sector during the Coronavirus Disease (COVID) 19 pandemic has an impact on how individuals use technology and behave in social situations, introducing new work opportunities.  However, work participation in the digital industry based on gender at the global level is still significant which can have an impact on gender gaps and the role of female workers. In terms of access to production and distribution of roles, female workers in the digital industry make widespread similarities with the presence of male workers. In-depth research is required to understand whether or not there is a gender gap in the digital industry, especially in the context of Indonesia, as a modern phenomenon. Previous studies have begun to discuss gender participation in non-digital industries, such as the garment sector, but have not yet discussed the dynamics of the gender gap and the role of women. This study utilizes social role theory to quantify the extent of the gender gap and the dynamics of women's roles in industrial technology. This study examines 3 female workers in 3 distinct digital technology companies using a qualitative method and a multiple case study approach. The results of this study reveals that the digital technology industry in the education, technology, and transportation sector is inclusive and promotes the role of women despite the fact that woman constitute a minority of workers. The role of women is supported by the equal of expectations towards the role of female workers, including the system of labor allocation and rewards that do not take gender into account. This research can further serve as a reference for other digital enterprise sectors and other industries when developing policies and programs to support and enhance the work role of women.

Anemia is a hematological disorder that is often not recognized in the adult age group. One lifestyle factor that can affect hemoglobin and hematocrit levels is the consumption of tea or coffee with meals, because the tannin and polyphenol content inhibits the absorption of non-heme iron. Early detection of hemoglobin and hematocrit levels accompanied by education about eating and drinking habits is an important strategy in preventing anemia. This screening activity is carried out using the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) approach. Examination of hemoglobin and hematocrit levels is carried out using Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) from capillary blood. Education is provided to all participants through leaflets and group counseling regarding the effect of tea and coffee consumption on iron absorption. A total of 91 participants took part in this activity, consisting of 39.6% men and 60.4% women, with an average age of 47.4 years. The average hemoglobin was recorded at 11.2 ± 1.6 g/dL and hematocrit at 33.0 ± 4.7%. As many as 42.9% of participants experienced anemia based on hemoglobin levels below normal values ​​according to gender. Hemoglobin and hematocrit examinations successfully identified a significant proportion of individuals at risk of anemia. Education on the right time to consume tea or coffee and increasing consumption of foods rich in iron and vitamin C are preventive interventions that can be applied to maintain optimal hematological status.   Keywords: Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, Anemia, Iron, Tea, Coffee, Diet

This study examines the social and cultural values in the drama script Gerbong by Agam Wispi through a literary anthropology approach. The research is grounded in the role of literature as a reflection of socio-cultural values, with Gerbong selected for its rich portrayal of post-revolution Indonesian societal dynamics, which has yet to be holistically analyzed from an anthropological perspective. The aim is to identify the manifestations of socio-cultural values through dramatic structures such as dialogue, characterization, and conflict. A qualitative descriptive method was employed, analyzing narrative and symbolic elements within the script. Findings reveal that social values are reflected in non-familial solidarity, critiques of revolutionary injustice, humanism amid adversity, and women’s resistance to stigmatization. Cultural values emerge through the gerbong (train carriage) as a metaphor for resilience, collective sacrifice, and a belief in independence preserved through oral traditions. Intergenerational conflicts between colonial and post-independence values highlight cultural dynamics in postcolonial transition. The study recommends integrating the script into educational curricula, exploring its performative dimensions, and conducting further interdisciplinary research on power relations and gender representation.

This study explores the representation and subversion of gender norms in the film Clueless (1995), directed by Amy Heckerling, using Judith Butler's theory of gender performativity. The film blends teen humor with social critique on class, identity, and gender, illustrating how gender identities are constructed and performed through characters such as Cher, Tai, and Christian. By analyzing these characters’ performances, the study reveals how gender is not a fixed identity but a dynamic social construct shaped by repeated actions and societal expectations. Fashion plays a pivotal role in this performativity, highlighting gender as both a stylized performance and a marker of individuality. Additionally, the subversion of traditional masculinity and the critique of gender norms through humor offer alternative portrayals of gender roles. The study concludes that Clueless challenges and redefines gender identities, reinforcing the idea that gender is fluid and performative, thus providing a powerful tool for critiquing and reshaping societal norms.

Nevus pigmentosus is a benign skin lesion that originates from the proliferation of melanocytes and has the potential to develop into melanoma, one of the most dangerous skin cancers. This study aims to evaluate the level of knowledge, attitudes and behavior of the people of Ngaliyan District regarding nevus pigmentosus. The design of this research is descriptive observational with a quantitative approach. Data was collected through questionnaires from 40 respondents using techniques convenience sampling. The results showed that 50% of respondents had good knowledge, 55% had a positive attitude, but only 47.5% had good behavior towards preventing and treating nevus pigmentosus. No significant relationship was found between age and gender on behavior, as well as between knowledge and attitudes on behavior. These findings indicate the need for increased education and health promotion to encourage better preventive actions in society.

Gender identity is part of human existence in society. In Indonesia, the diversity of gender identities other than male and female, such as waria (male and female), often causes social and cultural debates. Waria are a group that are biologically born as men but express themselves as women, both in appearance and behavior. The acceptance of waria in society is not uniform. On the one hand, some people show a tolerant attitude, especially in urban areas that are more open to diversity. On the other hand, negative stigmas against waria are still widely found, which are affected by their limited access to education, work, health services, and public spaces in general. This study uses a qualitative research type. The subjects of this study are waria in Jember City. In this study, researchers use qualitative methods in collecting data by conducting direct observations to obtain data by writing, recording and explaining what is happening to get the right information. In this study, the phenomenological method was also used by searching for data through face-to-face interviews with informants and meeting the agreed informants.