Podcast Intro (2)

This is the Asian Queer Podcast, hosted by Soraya. In episode one, they discuss lesbian culture in Indonesia, including terminology and the impact of religious fundamentalism on attitudes towards queer Indonesians. The research of anthropologist Evelyn Blackwood is mentioned. Let's get started! Hi, welcome to the Asian Queer Podcast. My name is Soraya, and I will be your host for episode one, Lesbian Indonesia. Today, we're going to begin with a dive into the terminology used within Indonesian lesbian culture. And we're going to end with a brief overview of how religious fundamentalism impacts people's attitudes towards queer Indonesians. Most of the work that will be explored has been authored by Evelyn Blackwood, an anthropologist that has conducted extensive research on lesbians in Indonesia. Now, without further ado, let's begin.