In traditional Indonesian culture, women were often expected to prioritize their roles as wives and mothers, with their identities deeply tied to their marital status. However, with the country's rapid modernization and increasing life expectancy, women are now living longer, healthier lives, and redefining what it means to be a woman in Indonesia.
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