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.
Key Words: Proposed Divorce, Nafkah, Conflict, Matrilocal Residence
Author: Ulin Na`mah
Journal Code: jphukumgg150049

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