MEANING OF PROPOSING DIVORCE IN TUBAN REGENCY OF EAST JAVA (Matrilocal Residence in Proposing Divorce)
Abstract: The availability
of nafkah (money
given by husband
to his wife
for household expenses) in family
life often becomes a source of conflict. Moreover, nafkah
often becomes a
reason for husband
and wife for divorce. This is due to the obligation
for providing nafkah is relied on husband (man)
rather than wife
(woman). Yet, on
the one hand, “nafkah
relied on husband” is often used by husband to powerfully control over
his wife. On the other
hand, in a
culture of matrilocal residence (in
wife‟s home with
her parents), “nafkah
relied on husband” can be also
used by wife to powerfully control her husband
and this becomes a means for woman to subordinate and oppress her husband.
Furthemore, for both husband or wife, “nafkah
relied on husband” may often
becomes a trigger to divorce. Therefore, it is important to
redefine such strict
division of gender
role and contextually give
more priority to
equality in gender
role in households life.
Author: Ulin Na`mah
Journal Code: jphukumgg150049
