Raden Adjeng Kartini (1879–1904) and Cut Nyak Dhien (1848–1908) were influential Indonesian women who championed significant causes in Indonesia. Kartini, born into an aristocratic Javanese family, became a prominent advocate for women's rights and education, overcoming societal restrictions by self-educating through books and correspondence. On the other hand, Cut Nyak Dhien, a leader during the Aceh War, continued guerrilla resistance against the Dutch for 25 years following the death of her husband, Teuku Umar, demonstrating her unwavering commitment to her people.

Both women are celebrated for their contributions, with Kartini being a symbol of women's emancipation and Dhien being honored as a National Hero of Indonesia.

Carceral Feminism describes an approach of increased policing, prosecution, and imprisonment through the criminal justice system as the primary solution to gendered violence

Choice feminism supports the autonomy of women in making decisions (such as participating in sex work, staying at home as house wives, opting into cosmetic surgery, etc.) regardless of the consequences of those actions.