Irfan Wahyudi, Rachmah Ida, Toetik Koesbardiati, Sri Endah Kinasih, Dimas Ramadhiansyah, Kamilah Sa’diyah

Trafficking in Person Among Singkawang Women

Introduction

Trafficking in person among singkawang women. Study exposes human trafficking of Singkawang women, West Kalimantan, exploited as mail-order brides by Taiwanese men. Reveals sexual/labor exploitation, poverty, and cultural factors. Urges stakeholder action.

Abstract

Trafficking in persons, involving modern slavery, sexual exploitation, forced labor, and organ trafficking, is a globalissue in Indonesia, particularly in border areas like Sumatra and Kalimantan. Mail-order brides, promised marriages,are exploited, despite local village officials' disregard. This research aims to identify and examine the trafficking inpersons still occurs between the women of Singkawang, West Kalimantan, and Taiwanese men. This qualitativeresearch uses a descriptive method to study mail-order bride trafficking in Singkawang, West Kalimantan, a regionbordering Sarawak-East Malaysia. The study involves observation, focus group discussions, and data analysis,identifying themes and addressing issues such as poverty, low education, and deeply rooted local culture. Mail-orderbrides in Singkawang, are a growing global phenomenon where women migrate for better livelihoods. Victims oftenface sexual and labor exploitation in their home countries. Stakeholders must monitor marriage brokers to addressthis issue.

Review

This research addresses a critical and highly relevant issue: the trafficking of persons, specifically focusing on the vulnerability of women from Singkawang, West Kalimantan, in the context of mail-order bride schemes involving Taiwanese men. The abstract effectively highlights the global and local significance of human trafficking, particularly its prevalence in border areas and the often-overlooked exploitation within promised marriages. By zeroing in on Singkawang, a region with unique socio-economic and cultural dynamics, the study promises to offer valuable insights into a specific manifestation of modern slavery, making a significant contribution to understanding the complex interplay of poverty, tradition, and cross-border migration that fuels such exploitation. The study employs a qualitative, descriptive methodology utilizing observation, focus group discussions, and data analysis to identify themes surrounding mail-order bride trafficking. The abstract effectively points to key contributing factors such as poverty, low education levels, and deeply rooted local culture as drivers for women seeking better livelihoods through migration. It rightly categorizes mail-order brides as a growing global phenomenon where women, despite their aspirations for improved living conditions, often become victims of sexual and labor exploitation. The assertion that local village officials often disregard these issues underscores the systemic challenges and lack of protective mechanisms for vulnerable women. While the abstract clearly outlines the research's aims and methodology, a more explicit statement of the *specific findings* regarding the "trafficking in persons still occurs" beyond just identifying contributing themes would strengthen its impact. Future iterations or the full paper would benefit from detailing the exact nature and extent of exploitation uncovered, the pathways to victimization, and the specific mechanisms through which brokers operate. Although the recommendation for stakeholders to monitor marriage brokers is pertinent, the abstract could hint at more comprehensive, evidence-based policy implications derived directly from the research's findings, perhaps suggesting multi-pronged interventions that address the root causes and provide support for victims, alongside stricter regulation. Nevertheless, this study provides a crucial qualitative foundation for understanding a persistent and often hidden form of human trafficking.

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