As a Hindu-majority province in Indonesia, Bali presents a unique and distinctive culture.
Patrilocal (purusa) marriage and patrilineal inheritance as a continuation of the patriarchal
system puts a male in the key role of family representative and successor. Having a son is a
priority for a married couple in Balinese society. As a consequence, Balinese women
experience several constraints related to their economic productive, reproductive, and adat
(ritual) roles. When a family does not have a male heir, their daughter is pressed to find a …