IMPLEMENTATION OF LAW NUMBER 16 OF 2019 CONCERNING MARRIAGE (STUDY ON THE PREVENTION OF EARLY MARRIAGE IN WONGSOREJO VILLAGE, WONGSOREJO DISTRICT, BANYUWANGI REGENCY)

Abstract

Marriage is a physical and mental bond between a man and a woman as husband and wife with the aim of forming a happy and lasting family (household) until death separates. Meanwhile,   early marriage is a marriage event carried out by children under the age of 16 for women and under 19 years for men.  Law Number 16 of 2019 concerning marriage explains that the minimum age limit for men is 19 years old while for women is 16 years old.  As happened in  Wongsorejo Village, the rate of early marriage always increases due  to several background factors  , including: economic factors and matchmaking culture. The research method used in  this study is qualitative research and is a type of descriptive research. Implementation is focused on  the ideas  of George C. Edward III in Agustino (2016:136-141) 1) Communication, 2) Resources, 3) Disposition, and 4) Bureaucratic Structure.  Research results: First, Communication, socialization  of early marriage prevention in Wongsorejo Village. Second, Resources, the limited number of employees. So that there is collaboration between the government and the community.  Third, Disposition, the village staff have shown good  performance in carrying out their duties and have high dedication. Fourth, Bureaucratic Structure, each Level and section in the organizational  structure has clear duties and responsibilities with work SOPs.