The Ecology of Fishermen’s Masculinity: Alienation at Sea and Sexual Expression on Land
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Budaya maskulinitas, perilaku seksual nelayan, mobilitas tinggi, risiko kesehatanAbstract
This qualitative study examines the Ecology of Fishermen’s Masculinity in Jember, focusing on the relationship between the fishermen’s unique working conditions and their engagement in high-risk sexual behavior. The fishing profession is characterized by high mobility and prolonged isolation at sea, producing biological and psychological pressures stemming from extended separation from family. These accumulated pressures manifest as Sexual Expression on Land, in which fishermen seek release through risky sexual practices, including the use of Commercial Sex Workers (CSWs) during stopovers at transit ports. The study aims to explore the complexity underlying fishermen’s high-risk sexual behavior. Using a case-study design, data were collected through in-depth interviews with 15 fishermen from the southern coastal region of Jember in order to uncover the cultural and psychological contexts shaping their actions. The findings indicate that pressures arising from isolation and alienation at sea drive fishermen to seek sexual compensation when on land. Approximately 30% of the interviewed fishermen reported involvement in high-risk sexual encounters with CSWs. Such behaviors are legitimized by the hegemonic masculinity norms embedded in coastal communities, where social status is often associated with sexual dominance, reinforcing permissive attitudes. This vulnerability is further exacerbated by structural factors such as economic instability and limited knowledge of sexual health and unsafe practices. The complex interplay between individual and structural factors contributes to the rising trend of HIV/AIDS cases in coastal communities, highlighting the urgent need for holistic, community-based interventions and structural improvements in access to health services. The study concludes that the complexity of fishermen’s sexual behavior is shaped by an intricate interaction between individual factors (stress-coping mechanisms) and structural forces (culture, patriarchy, and economic conditions).
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