Identification of Gender Roles and Family Values in Divorce Cases from a Socio-Economic Geography Perspective

Herman Philips Dolonseda; Yemima Otoluwa; Gilly Marlya Tiwow; I Kadek Satria Arsana

doi:10.47814/ijssrr.v8i6.2671

Herman Philips Dolonseda Economics Education, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Negeri Manado, Indonesia
Yemima Otoluwa Geography Education, Faculty of Social Sciences and Law, Universitas Negeri Manado, Indonesia
Gilly Marlya Tiwow Economics Education, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Negeri Manado, Indonesia
I Kadek Satria Arsana Economics Education, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Negeri Manado, Indonesia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.47814/ijssrr.v8i6.2671

Keywords: Gender Role, Family Values, Divorce Cases, Socio-Economic Geography Approach

Abstract

This study aims to identify gender roles and family values in divorce cases in Minahasa using a socioeconomic geography approach. Through qualitative methods, data were collected from in-depth interviews and observations with former spouses and community leaders. The results showed that the transformation of gender roles, especially the increasing independence of women, has a significant impact on the decision to divorce. Traditional family values that have been upheld are being eroded by economic pressures and social changes, especially in urban areas. In addition, the geographical context influences the dynamics of divorce, with areas of high social mobility showing a greater tendency towards divorce. The findings indicate the need to strengthen premarital education, extended family support, and local culture-based approaches to maintain family resilience. The limitations of this study lie in the narrow scope of the region and do not include quantitative analysis. Further research is recommended using mixed methods and involving more demographic variations. In conclusion, divorce in Minahasa results from complex interactions between social structures, cultural values, and a changing spatial context.

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