Darut Taubah Pesantren and Commercial Sex Workers Saritem in Bandung

Abstract

The establishing a pesantren in a prostitution area is a very interesting topic to be studied. This is because the challenge would be different from building a pesantren in other community situations. This article based on the research on the roles of Darut Taubah pesantren in teaching of moral values to commercial sex workers at Saritem prostitution area. This is a qualitative  case study research using a phenomenology approach. Data was gathered using observation, in-depth interview, and documentary research. Data was analyzed utilizing inductive approach. Finding of this study shows that the establishment of Darut Taubah pesantren was motivated by cultural and structural factors. Moreover, teaching of moral values was conducted through reorganizing structural and instrumental elements using many ways namely; persuasive method and prioritizing the roles of pesantren, teaching moral values and developing the social roles. After the existence of Darut Taubah pesantren in Saritem area, the prostitution activities decrease significantly either in terms of quantity or intensity.