Abstract:This article addesses the issue on the implementation of forced marriage as a sanction of seclusion (khalwat) practiced in Batu Bedulang Aceh Tamiang. Based on empirical research, this paper argued that there are some reasons behind the practice and religious and social reasons are two important factors. Avoiding fornication is a religious doctrine underlying the practice. Feeling ashamed of the whole family members if one of them is doing seclusion is another reason of the implementation of the sanction. Bas… Show more
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