HEGEMONI KEKERASAN SEKSUAL TERHADAP SANTRI: ANALISIS STUDI KASUS KEKERASAN SEKSUAL KIAI DI PATI

Abstract

Violence is the use of physical force, power, or threats directed toward individuals or groups, potentially resulting in serious consequences such as psychological trauma, human rights violations, developmental disruptions, and even death. Cases of sexual violence within Islamic boarding schools reflect social deviance rooted in patriarchal culture and unequal power relations between kiai (Islamic clerics) and santri (students). This study aims to examine the patriarchal structures, abuse of authority, and obstacles to the fulfillment of victims’ legal rights in a sexual violence case involving a kiai in Pati. This research employs a qualitative approach using a case study method to gain an in-depth understanding of the phenomenon within its real-life context. Data were collected from various sources, including online news reports, articles, legal documents, and case reports, and analyzed through the lens of radical feminist theory. The findings indicate that patriarchal domination and unequal power relations place women and minors in vulnerable positions, making them susceptible to sexual exploitation. The case demonstrates how religious authority can be misused, leading to the marginalization of victims and hindering the protection and fulfillment of their rights.