The Role of Nyai

Abstract

Islamic boarding school (pesantren) is one of the Islamic religious institutions that have not only a very wide network but also a wide range of activities, which are aimed at making positive behavioral changes through religious activities and education, as well as economic, social, and political development. Because of the wide network, the various activities, and the typical leadership of a kyai or nyai, pesantren also has a very broad influence on society. In pesantren, there are many components contributing in its management, such as kyai, nyai, santri, pesantren organizers, and others. In fact, the role of kyai is much more dominant if it is compared to the role of nyai, the role of which is even sometimes neglected. In case of Nyai