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Best Experiences for an Action Research Process 76 price varies and it can be bargained. The higher the education of the man, the higher price the woman’s family must pay. This practice is now getting out of hand as there is tendency to reinforce the custom. In fact, the women feel proud if they can buy men of high prices. Through this drama, Women Voice Radio actually wants to break this dowry practice so that there will be no tradition of buying a man. The radio producers will never quit fighting for information and communication access for women in Pariaman. Progressively changes are beginning to happen. Now there are many women willing to speak out about their problems on the radio, even though they will still use pseudonyms. If they need further consultation, they can come directly to the institution. Every Sunday afternoon, a listeners gathering is held. On those occasions, Women Voice Radio gives everyone the opportunity to be a broadcaster. Despite seeking talented broadcasters, it can improve people’s participation. Women Journal Radio program With support from USAID-OTI, Women Journal Radio began its activities in 1999, by renting air time from radio stations in Jakarta, like Delta FM, MS 3 and Pesona FM. For four months, these three radio stations received recorded discussions made by Women Journal Radio. At the time, the discussions were very conventional, they invited some speakers to come to Delta FM studio to discuss topics on women. In order to maximize the program-making, the Women Journal Foundation was able to get financial support to buy equipments and build a studio. In 2000, Women Journal Radio succesfully started cooperation with 30 radio stations across Indonesia. In 2001, with support from the Netherlands Embassy, the number of radio stations broadcasting Women Journal Radio program increased to 50 radio stations and in 2002 it increased to 100. With full support from the Ford Foundation since 2003, Women Journal Radio increased the numbers to 162 partners across Indonesia. Local radio stations recognized the importance of the information for their listeners and the Women Journal Radio program has become the most expected program and one of their favorite programs. As a result, Women Journal Radio program does not have to pay for antena time in most local radio stations. Women Journal Radio program is listened to mostly by housewives of the middle and lower
77 Best Experiences for an Action Research Process classes. Topics that are brought up by the program vary, for instance, violence against women, female reproductive health, women representation in politics, profiles of local women, labour, women’s rights, etc. One of the advantages of the program is that it covers women’s daily problems, which had traditionally been ignored as relevant information by media. TheWomen Journal Radio always makes radio production taking into account radio techniques on the duration, the use of sound bytes and format of programs. The formats are not only informative but also entertaining. By February 2006, Women Journal Radio had produced 334 programs in the format of short features presentations. In the beginning,, the program had a duration of 20 minutes, but since October 2003, the program has been shortened to 10 minutes. This reduction is a response of the Women Journal Radio to its listeners who prefer their programs in short, compact and informative format. Notes: 37.- Presentation at AMARC 9 Conference, November 14, 2006
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