Inclusive premarital education for persons with disabilities: Legal reform and lifelong learning perspectives in Indonesia

Fadil, Fadil, Susamto, Burhanuddin ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8999-0351, Hermawatie, Niela Agustin, Nawangsari, Anna Sakreti, Arifin, Samsul and Rozi, Fahrur (2025) Inclusive premarital education for persons with disabilities: Legal reform and lifelong learning perspectives in Indonesia. Al-Ishlah: Jurnal Pendidikan, 17 (4). pp. 7461-7474. ISSN 20879490 ; E-ISSN 2597940X

Text 27065.pdf - Published Version Available under License Creative Commons Attribution Non-commercial Share Alike. Download (626kB)

Abstract

Premarital education serves as a strategic tool to foster sustainable and equitable family life. However, in Indonesia, people with disabilities often face exclusion from such programs due to legal and pedagogical frameworks that lack inclusivity. This research addresses the gap between the normative commitment to non-discrimination and the practical implementation of premarital education. This study employs a qualitative, normative-juridical and socio-legal approach, using legal documents, policy analyses, and literature reviews. It integrates the principles of inclusive education, adult learning, and lifelong education to evaluate the current state of premarital education in Indonesia and its accessibility for persons with disabilities. Findings show that existing legal frameworks, such as Law No. 8/2016 on Persons with Disabilities and Law No. 1/1974 on Marriage, guarantee equal rights, yet premarital education guidelines remain largely non-adaptive. Key issues include the absence of inclusive curriculum design, a lack of trained facilitators, and minimal use of accessible media such as Braille, sign language, or audio materials. This study highlights the need for legal reconstruction to incorporate inclusive practices into premarital education policy. By aligning legal provisions with the principles of Universal Design for Learning and maqāṣid al-sharī‘ah, premarital education can evolve into a non-formal, lifelong learning platform that promotes equality and dignity for all citizens, including persons with disabilities.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Keywords:	premarital guidance; disability rights; lifelong education
Subjects:	18 LAW AND LEGAL STUDIES > 1801 Law > 180113 Family Law 18 LAW AND LEGAL STUDIES > 1801 Law > 180114 Human Rights Law
Divisions:	Graduate Schools > Magister Programme > Graduate School of Al-Ahwal Al-Syakhshiyyah
Depositing User:	Fadil SJ
Date Deposited:	10 Mar 2026 10:05

Downloads

Origin of downloads

Actions (login required)

View Item