Kapanlagi.com - Last September, the term 'Lavender Marriage' or lavender marriage became a hot topic on social media. This term is often linked to the marriage issues of one celebrity couple in the country. However, in the end, there was no confirmation from the celebrity couple regarding this matter.
The term 'Lavender Marriage' is still resonating to this day. However, perhaps not many know what this term actually means.
1. What is 'Lavender Marriage'?
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Lavender Marriage is a term used to describe a marriage conducted between two individuals, usually to hide the sexual orientation of one or both parties from the public. Lavender marriages often arise in the context of societies that have not fully accepted the diversity of sexual orientations.
There are several motivations why couples who marry decide to enter into a 'Lavender Marriage', ranging from avoiding negative social stigma, protecting careers (especially in the entertainment or political fields), or maintaining a public image.
2. Agreement of Both Parties
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The creation of a lavender marriage also comes from the agreement of both parties who are generally aware of each other's conditions and agree to enter into this marriage for certain purposes. Their relationship tends to be more platonic and transactional rather than romantic.
The term "Lavender Marriage" first became popular in Hollywood in the 1920s and 1930s, when movie stars of that era were often forced to hide their sexual orientation to keep their careers safe.
Although lavender marriage seems like a pragmatic solution for some, this practice also raises complex ethical, cultural, and emotional dilemmas. Follow other news on KapanLagi. If not now, when?
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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.