Education in Minangkabau from the 19th century to the early 20th century was not too
pro-Minangs women. Recognizing the situation and conditions at that time, several
Minangkabau women moved and fought against injustice, including Rohana Kudus,
Rahmah El Yunusiah, and Rasuna Said. This Minangs female figure fights for women's
rights with various strategies and movements. This research uses qualitative by collecting
data through interviews and documentation. This study shows that the movements carried
out by female leaders in Minangkabau have contributed to contemporary Islamic education
in Minangkabau, such as 1) Liberating women from educational backwardness. 2) Take an
education policy to get women out of colonialism. 3) Inspire women to continue to
develop their minds. 4) Educating women through mass media as a way to educate the
public.
Keywords : Minang women, Women's education, West Sumatra