Single in Indonesia: Stigma and emancipation

In Indonesia, marriage is still the social norm. Those who don’t conform, stand out and must often field many uncomfortable questions. Treading the fine line between familial pressure, religious duty and growing self-confidence, Indonesian singles are now seeking love in new ways. Whether divorced, separated or simply without a partner: what does it feel like to push back against society’s expectations? And in this largely traditional country, how is it possible not just to find love, but also self-fulfilment?