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Behind the Beauty of Policewomen

Policewomen (Polwan) are not sweeteners of the police image. Their role is crucial in carrying out police duties. However, they were discriminated against and disliked by male police officers.

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Polwan is taking part in education at the Polwan School. (Nugroho Sejati/Historia.ID)

9 Jan 2025
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Diperbarui: 20 Nov 2025

IN THE 1960s, the people of the capital were restless. Dozens of “tante girang”, a term for married women with high sexual desire or cougars, were rampant in Jakarta. Aside from it being a social problem, the cougar phenomenon was also seen as moral crimes.

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