3. Issues in core HR functions
3.1. Equal opportunity policy and practice
The constitution does not explicitly forbid discrimination based on gender, race, disability,
language, or social status but it does stipulate equal rights and obligations for all citizens, both
native and naturalized. Notwithstanding that equal opportunity is not a priority for Indonesian
companies (Hutchings, 1996), it is of interest to consider the equal opportunity policy and
practice in respect to a number of specific ‘‘diversity’’ factors in Indonesia. The approaches to
forced and child labor, women’s opportunities, ethnic and religious diversity, and opportunities
for the disabled and older workers tend to vary somewhat from those adopted in many western
countries.