Indonesian women opting for pleasure marriages: Marriage is a social institution in India. Marriage is considered very important in Indian culture. However, with the changing times around the world, the process of marriage and choosing one’s partner is changing rapidly. In the modern era, while people have started living in live-in relationships without marriage, the trend of pleasure marriage has also increased in many countries.
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A recent report by the Los Angeles Times revealed that the trend of pleasure marriage has increased the most in Indonesia. The report claims that in Indonesia’s poor communities, women charge a hefty price from men to become ‘bride for some time’. In fact, tourists who come to Indonesia are looking for temporary wives and this is why the market for pleasure marriage has increased here in recent times.
The report said that some people are supporting it and saying that these markets have developed as a means for poor women to support their families amid economic difficulties. This practice is especially prevalent in the Puncak area, which is a popular tourist destination. Puncak is known for its natural beauty.
Professor Yayan Sopyan of Syarif Hidayatullah Islamic State University in Jakarta said about pleasure marriage, “We are seeing that this practice is expanding now. Tourism fulfills this economic need. There is no right or wrong in this.”
However, in a country like Indonesia, pleasure marriage has given rise to moral concerns. Many people are criticizing it and saying that Indonesia’s culture has been spoiled due to tourists coming from outside countries.
what is pleasure marriage
In pleasure marriage, girls marry temporarily for some time in exchange for money. Pleasure marriage is also called Nikah Mut’ah. This is a kind of short term marriage.
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In Shorts: Know the whole issue in 5 points
- Rise of Pleasure Marriages in Indonesia: A growing trend of “pleasure marriages” has been reported, especially in poor communities, where women temporarily marry men, often tourists, for financial compensation.
- Tourism Driving the Trend: Tourists visiting Indonesia, particularly the Puncak region, are seeking temporary wives, which has led to the rise of this practice, serving as a means of survival for economically struggling women.
- Economic Justification: Some locals and experts view this trend as a way for women to support their families amid economic challenges, though it raises ethical concerns.
- Cultural and Moral Backlash: The practice is facing criticism for eroding Indonesia’s cultural values, with some blaming foreign tourists for promoting this trend.
- Definition of Pleasure Marriage: Also known as Nikah Mut’ah, pleasure marriage is a temporary marriage where women marry men for a set period in exchange for money.
