Persepsi Masyarakat Terhadap "Married by Accident"

Abstract

This study aims to find out how the public perceives the phenomenon of women getting pregnant before marriage or known as married by accident. In this study using qualitative methods. The sebjek in this study is the community around Solo Raya starting from the low-educated community, educated people and religious leaders. Data collection techniques use interviews which are then analyzed with descriptive-qualitative techniques. The results of research in the field show differences in perceptions where there are some people who firmly refuse because it is contrary to community norms and culture. On the other hand, there are also people who accept because this is destiny and has happened and is considered to be a common thing for youth today. There are various factors that are considered to be the cause of this phenomenon, including promiscuity, lack of parental attention, and lack of religious understanding. Keywords: Married by Accident; Perception