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Perspectives on polygamy in post-reform Indonesia / Wenty Marina Minza.

By:

Minza, Wenty Marina [author.]

Contributor(s):

Asian Muslim Action Network [issuing body.]

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Bangkok, Thailand : Silkworm Books, 2009.Description: ix, 66 p. ; 22 cmContent type:

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

9789749511046 (pbk.)

Other title:

Subtitle on cover: Islam in Southeast Asia: views from within

Subject(s):

Polygamy -- Indonesia

DDC classification:

23 306.842309598 WEN 005427

LOC classification:

HQ988 .M56 2009

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: The Polygamy Debate in Indonesia Theoretical Basis Research Site and Methodology The Dynamics of Polygamy Definitions of Polygamy Polygamy in History and Islam Polygamy in Indonesia Polygamy during the New Order Regime Polygamy during the Post-New Order Period Perspectives on Polygamy Proponents of Polygamy Opponents of Polygamy The Legal System and Political Commitment The Government's Role Conclusion Policy Recommendations.

Summary: Polygamy emerged as a political issue in Indonesia following the 1998 reformation that ushered in a period of social change. This period has been characterized by challenges to established institutions and values, particularly from diverse social groups and individuals who have strong views on the practice of polygamy. Various groups emerged in an effort to gain influence within an unstable society, and polygamy was part of this social foment." "Based on research conducted in Yogyakarta, the study identifies and describes the dynamics and causes that have contributed to the increasingly complex debate on polygamy in Indonesia among women's rights activists, state elites, religious leaders, and supporters of shariah." "It also elucidates the Indonesian government's views on polygamy, from the New Order through the reform period that followed, and examines how government policies have affected the polygamy debate.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 63-66).

Machine generated contents note: The Polygamy Debate in Indonesia
Theoretical Basis
Research Site and Methodology
The Dynamics of Polygamy
Definitions of Polygamy
Polygamy in History and Islam
Polygamy in Indonesia
Polygamy during the New Order Regime
Polygamy during the Post-New Order Period
Perspectives on Polygamy
Proponents of Polygamy
Opponents of Polygamy
The Legal System and Political Commitment
The Government's Role
Conclusion
Policy Recommendations.

Polygamy emerged as a political issue in Indonesia following the 1998 reformation that ushered in a period of social change. This period has been characterized by challenges to established institutions and values, particularly from diverse social groups and individuals who have strong views on the practice of polygamy. Various groups emerged in an effort to gain influence within an unstable society, and polygamy was part of this social foment." "Based on research conducted in Yogyakarta, the study identifies and describes the dynamics and causes that have contributed to the increasingly complex debate on polygamy in Indonesia among women's rights activists, state elites, religious leaders, and supporters of shariah." "It also elucidates the Indonesian government's views on polygamy, from the New Order through the reform period that followed, and examines how government policies have affected the polygamy debate.

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