Sukiati, Sukiati and Nor, M.R.M. (2023) Adaptation of polygamous couples: The experiences of living Indonesian women. Asian Women, 39 (4). pp. 59-77. ISSN 1225-925X, DOI https://doi.org/10.14431/aw.2023.12.39.4.59.
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Abstract
Polygamy is commonly perceived as a form of patriarchal dominance over women, and numerous preliminary studies have highlighted its detrimental effects on children’s futures. However, this research offers an alternative perspective on polygamy in Indonesia, stating that it is not always inherently unjust toward women and that families practicing polygamy can be happy. It also aims to understand the dynamics of polygamous families by examining their profiles, reasons, relationships, and happiness. Using a qualitative narrative method, this study included women engaged in polygamous marriages. Participants were chosen via purposive sampling from Java and North Sumatra villages. The results showed that wives involved in polygamous relationships were of varying ages, and their husbands had diverse professions. Furthermore, this practice could occur with or without the wives’ consent. Initially, the relationships among wives were usually strained, leading to conflict; however, over time, they made peace with their reality and developed a partnership that enabled them to help each other. Happiness in the polygamous family was interpreted based on awareness of the division of labor and fulfilling all the needs of life, specifically for the children’s future.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Funders: | UNSPECIFIED |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Polygamy; wives; husband; women experience; Indonesia |
| Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BL Religion B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc > Islam H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Woman |
| Divisions: | Academy of Islamic Studies > Dept of Islamic History & Civilization |
| Depositing User: | Prof. Dr. Mohd Roslan Mohd Nor |
| Date Deposited: | 14 Jun 2024 01:51 |
| Last Modified: | 14 Jun 2024 01:51 |
| URI: | http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/44149 |
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