SOCIAL CONSTRUCTION OF RESPONSIBILITY IN SIRI POLYGAMY IN MADURA

Authors

  • Adiyono Universitas Trunodjoyo Madura, Indonesia Author
  • Rudi Hermawan Universitas Trunodjoyo Madura, Indonesia Author
  • Agustina Kumala Dewi Sholihah Universitas Trunodjoyo Madura, Indonesia Author
  • Hawa Gazani Universitas Trunodjoyo Madura, Indonesia Author
  • Ach. Mus’if Universitas Trunodjoyo Madura, Indonesia Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24239/familia.v7i1.595

Keywords:

“Sirri Polygamy, Welfare of Women and Children”

Abstract

It has been found that siri polygamy (of unregistered polygamous marriages) involving second and third wives exists within Madurese society, with some cases involving community leaders. This study is important because it reveals the husband's motive of "seriousness" in siri polygamous relationships,  as well as how the rights of women and children are protected in the context of secret marriages. This is a qualitative study using a sociological-legal approach, employing a case study method with in-depth interviews of six women in polygamous relationships in Madura. Conclusions: First, the husband's motive of "seriousness" in practicing siri polygamy is locally interpreted as a sign of commitment through the husband's provision to his secret wife of a permanent residence, regular financial support, and assurance of a secure future for her and their children, whereas temporary housing tends to raise suspicions about the husband's long-term commitment. Second, the Madurese community views the intention behind serious "e kabenthal patheh" siri polygamy—a sincere intention for religious devotion and a desire to live together—as being demonstrated by those who provide permanent housing and regular monthly financial support. Third, most women agree to siri polygamy because their husbands give them high hopes of living together permanently, though these hopes sometimes fall short of their expectations.

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2026-06-30

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SOCIAL CONSTRUCTION OF RESPONSIBILITY IN SIRI POLYGAMY IN MADURA. (2026). Familia: Jurnal Hukum Keluarga, 7(1). https://doi.org/10.24239/familia.v7i1.595