Inequality as a Construct of Customary Law: Access to Home Ownership Rights of Women in Lampung

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Authors

Discussion

Examines women's access to home ownership rights under Lampung's customary law, highlighting gender disparities.

Women face significant challenges in securing home ownership rights due to the dominance of customary law, which favors men.
Field observations and interviews reveal that unequal treatment affects women's status and independence in North Lampung.
Using a constructivist perspective, the study analyzes the traditional power dynamics impacting women's lives and property rights in these villages and examines domestic violence as a consequence of dependence on men. Customary practices limit opportunities for women, emphasizing the need for better understanding of property ownership laws to enhance gender awareness.

Napsiah et al. (2024) studied this question.

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark