TAMING ISLAM’S POLYGYNY LAW: Revealing Male Sexual Desire in Indonesia’s Polygyny Practices

As of current, polygamy in terms polygyny Islamic law remains to be a debated topic. One the reasons for debate is that viewed through lens men. Research on from male sexual perspective still extremely rare. The research data were gathered in-depth interviews with four practitioners discover most subtle, private, confidential, and exclusive aspects polygyny's practice. study found lust part (husband) form sublimation subtle sexuality practice polygyny. Additionally, findings indicate recreational purposes. may have implications emergence new understandings Nevertheless, raises an intriguing question future research: why are women willing sexually objectified by polygynist men?