lakilakiperempuan

Lakilakiperempuan is a neologism in Indonesian that combines the words laki-laki (man) and perempuan (woman). It is used in contemporary discourse to refer to the relationship, interaction, or discussion of male and female identities, roles, or parity. Because it is not standardized in dictionaries, the term functions more as a flexible label than as a fixed identity.

Etymology and usage: The term appears in media commentary, academic writing, and social media, often in hyphenated forms such as lakilaki-perempuan or laki-laki-perempuan. It signals attention to the dynamics between genders, such as equality, collaboration, or mutual influence, rather than representing a distinct gender category.

Context and interpretation: In Indonesian language practice, gender is not always marked in everyday speech; lakilakiperempuan is sometimes used metaphorically to frame discussions about gender norms, family roles, or workplace equity. Some critics argue that the term can be ambiguous or reduce nuanced identities, while supporters see it as a concise shorthand for binary gender discourse.

Related concepts include gender binary, gender equality, feminism, and studies of masculinities and femininities within Indonesian linguistics and social analysis.