October 11, 2025Enigma in LawOpen Access

Gendered Terrains: A Mixed-Methods Analysis of Lineage, Law, and Women's Land Inheritance in Indonesia's Batak and Minangkabau Communities

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Minangkabau women inherit land at significantly higher rates—88% compared to 32% in Batak, highlighting a major disparity.
Logistic regression demonstrates Minangkabau women have over 14 times the odds of inheriting land than their Batak counterparts.
This mixed-methods study combines a random survey and in-depth interviews to unearth complex inheritance mechanisms across two communities.
The findings underscore the need for policies promoting gender equity that engage with deeply rooted customary legal practices.

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Mixed-methods analysis reveals stark contrasts in women's land inheritance under customary law in Indonesia's Batak and Minangkabau systems.

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Mixed-methods analysis reveals stark contrasts in women's land inheritance under customary law in Indonesia's Batak and Minangkabau systems.