The comments section of a Janda UPD is a warzone:
Indonesian media has played a massive role in both perpetuating and lately challenging these stigmas: video mesum janda 3gp upd
The Janda Figure in Indonesian Discourse: Between Social Stigma and Cultural Resilience The comments section of a Janda UPD is
: Married women (the ibu ) sometimes view jandas as threats to their own household stability, fearing they may "steal" their husbands. The cultural tension lies in the word “Janda
However, the legal system and the kampung (village) mentality have not caught up. A woman is still asked, “Kenapa kamu janda?” (Why are you a widow/divorcee?) as if being single is a crime that requires a confession.
The cultural tension lies in the word “Janda kaya” (Rich divorcee). In Indonesian slang, a rich janda is often accused of being a "Pemanjat sosial" (Social climber) or using ilmu pelet (black magic) to attract men. This reveals a deep-seated misogyny: A wealthy single woman must be cheating or enchanting; she cannot simply be competent.