Indonesian youth are increasingly engaged in social issues and activism, with many advocating for causes like environmental sustainability, social justice, and human rights. The #MeToo movement has gained significant traction in Indonesia, with many young people speaking out against sexual harassment and assault.
But in the cities, the rules have changed. Pacaran (dating) is now about traktir (treating). A boy might court a girl by buying her Milo Dinosaurus (a chocolate drink with a whole chocolate bar sticking out of it) at a Coffeeshop . Commitment is announced not to a family elder, but via a "Close Friends" story on Instagram featuring a blurred photo of two hands holding a cigarette. Indonesian youth are increasingly engaged in social issues