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Deconstruction of the Purpose of Marriage in the Legal Perspective in Indonesia Hasan, Rifal; Kasim, Nur Mohamad; Nanang Meiske Kamba, Sri
Estudiante Law Journal VOL. 7 No. 2 JUNE 2025
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Gorontalo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33756/eslaj.v7i2.31012

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The childfree phenomenon, which refers to the decision of couples not to have children despite being married, is increasingly growing in Indonesia, presenting challenges in both social and legal aspects. This study aims to examine the factors driving couples to choose the childfree lifestyle, including awareness of personal well-being, economic challenges, environmental consciousness, and health reasons. Additionally, this research seeks to explore the social views that still consider marriage without children as a failure, as well as how Indonesian law, particularly Law No. 1 of 1974 on Marriage, provides space for couples to choose whether or not to have children. The method used is a descriptive qualitative approach, with data collection through literature studies and in-depth interviews with couples who choose to live childfree, as well as legal practitioners. The results of the study show that while Indonesian law does not force married couples to have children, social pressure based on traditional norms still remains strong, perceiving marriage without children as a failure. However, as times progress, more couples are choosing the childfree path, and society, especially in major cities, is becoming more open to this choice. This research suggests that Indonesian law should be more inclusive in accommodating such life choices and educate society to better respect individual freedom in determining their own life path. The childfree phenomenon prompts further reflection on the meaning of family, happiness, and marriage in modern society.
An Analysis of Discourse Marker Use in Informal Conversations among Non-Native English-Speaking Students Amal, Rizal Alamsa; Hasan, Rifal
Journal of English Language Teaching, Linguistics, and Literature Studies Vol 5, No 1 (2025)
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Manado

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30984/jeltis.v5i1.3534

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This study investigates the use of discourse markers (DMs) in male and female students’ speech, focusing on their frequency, function, and gender-based variation. It explores how DMs support coherence and fluency in spoken discourse within an educational context. Through a sociolinguistic lens, the study identifies patterns of DM usage and potential linguistic differences between genders in spontaneous speech. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed to transcribe and analyse audio-recorded student conversations. Discourse analysis was used to classify the types and functions of DMs. Findings show that both male and female students used DMs to structure discourse, manage turn-taking, and signal speaker stance. However, female students tended to use a wider range of DMs, particularly those expressing agreement, politeness, and elaboration. In contrast, male students more frequently used DMs associated with hesitation and topic shifts. These results underscore the influence of sociolinguistic factors in DM selection and highlight how gender can shape spoken language patterns.Keywords:     sociolinguistic, discourse markers, spoken discourse, student speech