HOW DOES PATRIARCHY CONTRIBUTE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN INDONESIA?

Abstract

Domestic violence, known as KDRT in Indonesia, stems from the power imbalance between genders. Despite the existence of legal frameworks designed to address it, domestic violence cases continue to persist, and their management remains a complex challenge. These challenges often arise due to the incorrect implementation and understanding of patriarchal culture, which serves as the foundation of civilization in some societies. Consequently, this study places great importance on measuring and understanding how patriarchal culture contributes to the prevalence of domestic violence in various regions of Indonesia, with the aim of directing more effective intervention efforts. The research yields three key findings. First, through a comprehensive literature review, this study describes the presence of patriarchal culture within Indonesian family life and its connection to domestic violence. Second, the results of correlation analysis reveal a moderate and negative relationship between the Gender Development Index within Indonesian provinces (used as a proxy for patriarchal culture in this research) and the incidence of domestic violence in those provinces. Finally, employing quadrant analysis, the research classifies provinces into four distinct groups, each characterized by different domestic violence patterns. This categorization underscores the need for customized interventions and approaches to handling domestic violence cases, tailored to the unique dynamics of each location.