Childfree in a Variety of Perspectives: Philosophical Perspectives, Islamic Family Law and Contemporary Social Life

Abstract

The childfree phenomenon has become a hot topic in contemporary society. This choice not only reflects the dynamics of modern lifestyles but also raises legal, social, and religious controversies. This research aims to analyze childfree law from various perspectives, namely legal philosophy, Islamic family law, sociology, and anthropology, as well as career and population aspects. A multidisciplinary approach is used to understand this phenomenon in its entirety and comprehensively. From the perspective of Islamic law, child freedom is considered contrary to maqashid al-shariah, especially in safeguarding offspring (hifzh al-nasl), which is one of the purposes of marriage. However, from the perspective of legal philosophy, such decisions can be justified through the principles of personal autonomy and freedom of choice. Meanwhile, sociological and anthropological perspectives view childfree as a reflection of changes in social structure, individualistic values, and the influence of modern economics and lifestyle. In addition, career factors and population density also influence these preferences, which indirectly impact demographics and development. This study shows the importance of a balanced approach between religious norms, individual freedom, and social responsibility in responding to the childfree phenomenon in the modern era.Fenomena childfree telah menjadi topik hangat dalam masyarakat kontemporer. Pilihan tersebut tidak hanya mencerminkan dinamika gaya hidup modern, tetapi juga menimbulkan kontroversi hukum, sosial, dan agama. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis hukum childfree dari berbagai perspektif, yaitu filsafat hukum, hukum keluarga Islam, sosiologi, dan antropologi, serta aspek karier dan kependudukan. Pendekatan multidisiplin digunakan untuk memahami fenomena ini secara utuh dan komprehensif. Dari perspektif hukum Islam, childfree dianggap bertentangan dengan maqashid al-shariah, terutama dalam menjaga keturunan (hifzh al-nasl), yang merupakan salah satu tujuan perkawinan. Namun, dari perspektif filsafat hukum, keputusan tersebut dapat dibenarkan melalui prinsip-prinsip otonomi pribadi dan kebebasan memilih. Sementara itu, perspektif sosiologis dan antropologis memandang childfree sebagai refleksi dari perubahan struktur sosial, nilai-nilai individualistis, dan pengaruh ekonomi dan gaya hidup modern. Selain itu, faktor karier dan kepadatan penduduk juga memengaruhi preferensi tersebut, yang secara tidak langsung berdampak pada demografi dan pembangunan. Studi ini menunjukkan pentingnya pendekatan yang seimbang antara norma agama, kebebasan individu, dan tanggung jawab sosial dalam menanggapi fenomena tanpa anak di era modern

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Last time updated on 01/10/2025

This paper was published in Jurnal Online Universitas Pekalongan.

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