Legal Protection for Adolescents Against Reproductive Health Rights in Minor Marriages

Abstract

Background: Indonesia ranks seventh highest in the world in terms of early marriage, with many teenagers under the age of 19 years, entering early marriage in Demak City. To describe and analyse the implementation of legal protection for teenagers regarding reproductive health rights in underage marriages, in Mranggen District, Demak Regency. Methods: Descriptive analytic with a qualitative sociological juridical approach, as well as purposive sampling a sample of 11 informants. Primary data was obtained through interviews, documents from related in-situations, and direct observation, while secondary data was extracted from books, journals, and other literature. Data collection techniques include field and library studies, with data processing through examination, verification, classification and systematisation of data, which is then analysed qualitatively. Results: The findings of the study on Legal Protection of Adolescent Reproductive Health Rights in Underage Marriage in Mranggen Regency, Demak Regency, show that there is still a lack of knowledge regarding the rights of adolescent protection, especially regarding legal protection for women who marry underage. Conclusion: Adolescent knowledge of reproductive health rights in underage marriage shows the need for a comprehensive approach in addressing this challenge. Although there are regulations governing the age limit for marriage and dispensation procedures, their implementation is still closely related to social and cultural factors in society.