e-Journal Al-Syakhsiyyah Journal of Law and Family Studies, Vol. 3 No. 2 (2021)
© Fakultas Syariah IAIN Ponorogo (2021)
Published Online: Desember 2021
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Childfree Perspektif Hak Reproduksi Perempuan dalam Islam
Uswatul Khasanah
Mahasiswa Pascasarjana IAIN Ponorogo
uswatulkhasanah28@gmail.com
Muhammad Rosyid Ridho
Mahasiswa Pascasarjana UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung
muhammadrosyid726@gmail.com
Abstract: The decision to be childfree raises a negative stigma from
society. Childfree can be defined as a view of husband and wife who
decide not to have children. Childfree is not a new term, many
married couples in major countries choose this decision. The decision
in choosing childfree in domestic life cannot be separated from the
role of husband and wife. This is because it concerns their
reproductive rights. Reproductive rights between husband and wife
have been discussed in Islam. Departing from this phenomenon, the
authors are interested in conducting research with the aim of
analyzing the child-free phenomenon from the perspective of
women's reproductive rights in Islam. This research was conducted
with the research method used in this study is library research with a
normative juridical approach. Data collection techniques with
documentation and analysis using descriptive methods and content
(content analysis). Deciding to be childfree must be accompanied by
mature and conscious thought. The decision to choose child-free is
one of the applications of reproductive rights, namely the right to
refuse pregnancy. To realize this right, the concept of partner
relations between husband and wife must be applied in a household.
The decision in choosing to be childfree must be accompanied by a
discussion between husband and wife. In the discussion, both parties
must be open, especially the women, regarding the reasons for the
child-free decision. In giving the reasons, it must also be
accompanied by strong basic reasons so that it does not harm both
parties.
Keywords: Childfree, Women's Rights, Husband and Wife Relations.