Until now, Covid-19 is still endemic throughout the world, especially in Indonesia, there is an increase in Omicron cases. It is a big challenge for women to be strong since physical distancing is enforced, women are required to provide strong family resilience. For example, R.A. Kartini, who has a courageous, optimistic, independent, and determined attitude is expected to be applied by Indonesian women in dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic.
The female figure in the family has a very important role. The most important education is in a family environment whose role is played by a mother. Mothers give birth to intelligent children as the next generation of the nation. Of course, the education provided is not only intellectual. However, it is also very important to provide religious, physical, psychological, social and sexual education. This Covid-19 pandemic situation demands the role of women who must be tough in dealing with changes in family habits through education (education). Without ignoring men, it is in the hands of women that the success of children's education in every behavior change.
Great woman
There are many ways to be a great woman, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. Women in the family continue to meet their needs in all conditions, including in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. Initially, it was very difficult to carry out all roles in the same time and space. Moreover, mothers who also have to WFH (Work From Home), can still carry out all roles in the family. But in the end it can make things fun if you think positively.
Mother as a woman fulfills 4 needs, namely physical needs, psychological needs, social needs, and spiritual needs:
Physical Needs
mothers fulfill their needs by making the house a comfortable place to live even though they are at home during the Covid-19 pandemic. The positive side of the Covid-19 incident is the opportunity to gather together to spend time together at home, which usually have their respective activities outside.
Psychological Needs
Women in the family provide education in the form of psychological attitudes to deal with Covid-19. The condition of Covid-19 can make us paranoid to the point of having an impact on psychological pressure. Women fulfill psychological needs by socializing vigilance against Covid-19 so that families don't worry too much. After providing education that makes families psychologically calm in dealing with this outbreak, mothers from home can carry out socialization through social media based on accurate sources.
Social Needs
Women can provide education to their families in the form of social attitudes during this pandemic. Mothers can invite their families to donate, such as by making their own masks which will later be given to the community, especially medical personnel who need it more. More importantly, the mother figure provides education, namely not doing social isolation as a need that can be applied by the family.
Spiritual Needs
Women remind families, especially children, to get closer to God Almighty. As the creator, only He gave the Covid-19 outbreak and brought it back. This pandemic condition also makes the women in the family teach them to still love each other.
Great women are not only judged by their physical appearance, but are also required to have self-quality in order to be able to compete. Every woman who wants to be successful, both in career and in life, must have a strong character in solving problems. By being a tough woman, it means that you will also have a patient and strong nature. You are also not easily dependent on others, so you are not a burden to those around you. "Don't let anyone tell you what you can do and what you can't do or achieve. Do what you want to do and be the person you want to be." (Emma Watson)
Article Source:
United Nations. https://www.un.org/en/observances/womens-day (22 February 2022).
UN Women. | UN Women – Headquarters (21 February 2022).
Unicef Indonesia. UNICEF Indonesia (25 February 2022).
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