Indonesian regional cultures, particularly in rural or semi-urban West Java, still possess heavily patriarchal structures.
The issue also raises questions about the role of education in shaping the values and behaviors of young people. The Indonesian education system has been criticized for its focus on academic achievement, often neglecting the importance of character education and moral values. As a result, some students may not receive adequate guidance on healthy relationships, consent, and respect for others.
Research identifies a localized tradition known as Luru Duit , where generational cycles of child prostitution have been observed in specific areas of Indramayu as a means of survival.
: There is a strong emphasis on parental supervision and the internalisation of family values to prevent deviant subcultural influences from peers or mass media. Garba Rujukan Digital - Garuda