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This is a Normative Legal Method study (also classified as: Comparative Approach).

Inheriting Inequity: A Comparative Legal Dissection of Gender Discrimination in Indonesian Inheritance Law

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Normative examination reveals gender inequality in inheritance law across various Indonesian legal systems, pointing to urgent reforms.

Indonesia's inheritance law exhibits gender discrimination due to patriarchal interpretations despite CEDAW ratification.
The comparative analysis highlighted that while civil law aligns with international norms, Islamic and customary practices remain rigid.
Legal systems in several other Muslim-majority countries offer more progressive approaches to gender justice in inheritance.
The study's findings advocate for context-sensitive reforms, including the transformation of patriarchal customs to achieve gender equality.

Wulandari et al. (2025) studied this question.

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