Preventing Child Marriage for Sustainable Population Development: Lessons from Bekasi City

Authors

  • Amanda Hermawan Student of Faculty of Social and Political Science, Universitas Muhammadiyah Indonesia Indonesia Author
  • Susi Dian Rahayu Faculty of Social and Political science, Universitas Muhammadiyah Indonesia Indonesia Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29407/sbsrnh04

Abstract

Bekasi city is one of the regions that has successfully reduced the rate of underage marriage. According to data from the Bekasi City Religious Court, the number of requests for marriage dispensations for minors has decreased every year. This study aims to analyze strategies for preventing child marriage in the City of Bekasi. The research method used is a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. Data collection techniques were conducted through interviews, observations, and documentation. This study utilizes the strategy theory by David Hunger and Thomas L. Wheelen, which states that a strategy consists of environmental analysis, strategy formulation, strategy implementation, and strategy evaluation. The results of the study indicate that the strategies implemented by the Bekasi City Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection Agency (DPPPA) include public awareness campaigns targeting communities and schools, education on the impacts of early marriage, fostering cross-sectoral collaboration with relevant agencies, and providing support to children and families. Additionally, the DPPPA utilizes social media and community empowerment programs to raise awareness regarding the importance of child protection. This study concludes that the strategies of the DPPPA of Bekasi City have been implemented fairly well; however, enhanced collaboration and more intensive education are needed to ensure that the prevention of child marriage can be carried out optimally

Keywords:

Strategy, Prevention, Child Marriage, Child Protection

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Published

2026-09-01

How to Cite

Hermawan , A. ., & Rahayu, S. D. . . (2026). Preventing Child Marriage for Sustainable Population Development: Lessons from Bekasi City. Proceedings of the Conference on International Visions and Transformative Actions for Society, 1, 666-675. https://doi.org/10.29407/sbsrnh04

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