"To change the tradition is very difficult. But, high education will lead the women to have a wide insight, which can make them think and realize by themselves about their right and capabilities, " she said.
"Please do not let the most of Indonesian women think about becoming migrant workers only," Subowo urged.
Having low level of education, hundreds of thousands of Indonesian people, most of them are women, have been worked in the low prestigious position of helpers in many foreign countries.
Similarly, the chairperson said that the highly-educated men would easily understand their spouses and tend to put them on an equal position, said Subowo.
She urged the government to give more opportunities to women to take part in the fields of politics, economy and others.
In addition, she said, the country's woman organization must actively encourage their members to get progress.
Subowo said that in reality, there were many positions which were more suitable to be posted by women.
"In sport, many achievements have been contributed by women athletes. Only women can manage them and understand them properly, " she said.
