Patriarchy Dynamics In Domestic & Public Space In Ambon City

Mike J Rolobessy, Aphrodite Milana Sahusilawane

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Patriarchal culture is deeply rooted in traditional gender roles. Historically, patriarchy is the idea and practice of male domination over women in domestic and public spaces that still persists today. The research aims to find out (1) what are the dynamics of patriarchy (2) what are its impacts (3) the government's efforts in Ambon City to overcome the impacts of patriarchy and violence in domestic and public spaces. The research was conducted in Batu Merah village targeting the Buton, Kei and Ambon tribes. The results of the study showed (1) traditional gender roles still strengthen patriarchy, (2) the impact of patriarchy still causes violence against women in domestic and public spaces (3) the government in Ambon City has not been able to eliminate the impacts of patriarchal culture.


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Patriarchy, Impact Of Patriarchy, Domestic And Public Spaces.

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