One of the most unique—and controversial—aspects of Indonesian social issues is the role of the neighborhood. In many residential areas ( RT/RW ), neighbors feel a collective responsibility to uphold local morality.
To understand the social heat of "lagi ngapel mesum di rumah," one must witness the . Here is how it typically unfolds in an urban Indonesian kos-kosan (boarding house) or family home:
The heart of the issue is a philosophical clash.
