In general, women moving to their husbands’ homes after marriage is known to indicate that you have a Muslim nationality.
Yes, in the Manang community of West Sumatra, Indonesia, women take full responsibility for their lives.
It is also considered to be the largest matriarchal society in the world.
According to tradition, in the 12th century, when a king Maharaja Deraja died, he had 3 unborn children from 3 wives, after which the first wife inherited the children and the kingdom, after which Mother Sri began.
Now, in his view, there is righteousness in this community, like fields and houses etc.
Here the names of the children and the name of the mother are written while their house is considered magnificent.
In this every community, you have your say, but here, after marriage, you move to the ancestral home of Bo Dala with your family.
Jahihi is advised by Balhan’s family to look after the education and presentation of the children.
Even marriage proposals are made by women instead of men.
Female heads of families also work to resolve conflicts, giving opinions on raising children, but they do not have a say in family affairs.
