Jurnal Antropologi: Isu-Isu Sosial Budaya
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Cultural Identity, Kinship Systems, Traditional Practices and Beliefs in Savu Raijua’s Folklores: A Thematic Analysis
Get PDFThis study explores the unique folklore of Sabu Raijua enriching cultural enthusiasts and providing valuable insights for academics and students in folklore, anthropology, and cultural studies. The intricate relationship between folklore and the broader cultural and social context of the Sabu Raijua community within the folklore can be analyzed to provide a deeper understanding of its significance. To obtain the data, two folklores was analysed using thematic analysis to identify patterns and themes from collected data. Literary research was explored to validate the findings, ensuring the results were relevant. The methodology involved a detailed process of repeatedly reading the story, coding, and grouping data into themes followed by validating and narrative interpretation. The two stories highlight the cultural values of the Sabu Raijua people through genealogy, naming system, geographical identity, and supernatural powers. They reflect social values such as family responsibilities while also showcasing key rituals like Happo Ana. This study offers insight into Sabu culture, emphasizing its traditions and the central role of magic and mythology in daily life.Penelitian ini mengeksplorasi folklor unik Sabu Raijua yang memperkaya wawasan bagi para pecinta budaya serta memberikan pemahaman berharga bagi akademisi dan mahasiswa di bidang folklor, antropologi, dan studi budaya. Hubungan yang kompleks antara folklor dan konteks budaya serta sosial yang lebih luas dalam masyarakat Sabu Raijua dapat dianalisis untuk memberikan pemahaman yang lebih mendalam tentang signifikansinya. Untuk memperoleh data, dua cerita rakyat dianalisis menggunakan analisis tematik guna mengidentifikasi pola dan tema dari data yang dikumpulkan. Kajian kepustakaan juga dilakukan untuk memvalidasi temuan, memastikan relevansi hasil penelitian. Metodologi yang digunakan melibatkan proses mendalam berupa pembacaan ulang cerita secara berulang, pengkodean, pengelompokan data ke dalam tema, serta validasi dan interpretasi naratif. Kedua cerita rakyat tersebut menyoroti nilai-nilai budaya masyarakat Sabu Raijua melalui aspek genealogi, sistem penamaan, identitas geografis, dan kekuatan supranatural. Selain mencerminkan nilai-nilai sosial seperti tanggung jawab keluarga, cerita ini juga menampilkan ritual penting seperti Happo Ana. Studi ini memberikan wawasan mendalam tentang budaya Sabu, menekankan tradisi serta peran sentral sihir dan mitologi dalam kehidupan sehari-hari
An Ethnographic Study of Preservation Strategies of the Kun Traditional House in Sarmi, Papua
Get PDFThis study presents an ethnographic exploration of the Kun House, the traditional dwelling of the Armati community in Sarmi Regency, Papua. The Kun Households have profound symbolic and spiritual significance, reflecting social relations and human–environment interactions within traditional settlements. However, modernization, through changes in livelihoods, the introduction of new materials, and the expansion of infrastructure, has transformed settlement patterns and diminished the socio-spatial role of the Kun House. Fieldwork conducted in Binyer Village, East Sarmi District, employed a qualitative approach grounded in architectural anthropology, combining interviews with community leaders, participant observation, spatial documentation, and archival analysis. The findings reveal community-based and policy-supported strategies for safeguarding the Kun House as part of sustainable settlement planning. This study highlights the importance of integrating cultural heritage values into contemporary development to preserve the Armati community’s identity amid socio-economic transitions.Rumah Kun merupakan rumah adat masyarakat Armati di Kabupaten Sarmi yang memiliki nilai simbolik dan peran penting dalam permukiman tradisional. Rumah ini berfungsi sebagai pusat aktivitas budaya dan spiritual serta mencerminkan sistem sosial dan hubungan manusia dengan lingkungan. Namun, modernisasi telah mengubah pola permukiman dan mengurangi peran Rumah Kun. Perubahan mata pencaharian, akses infrastruktur, dan penggunaan material modern menyebabkan rumah adat ini semakin terpisah dari permukiman yang berkembang. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif dengan pendekatan antropologi arsitektur untuk menganalisis perubahan fungsi dan strategi pelestarian Rumah Kun. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa modernisasi mengubah pola permukiman masyarakat Armati, memengaruhi fungsi dan struktur ruang rumah adat ini. Untuk menjaga keberlanjutannya, diperlukan strategi berbasis komunitas, regulasi konservasi, serta integrasi rumah adat dalam pengembangan permukiman. Studi ini menekankan bahwa pelestarian Rumah Kun penting bagi identitas budaya masyarakat Armati serta sebagai strategi adaptasi permukiman tradisional dalam menghadapi perubahan sosial dan ekonomi
A Phenomenological Study of Child Neglect in a Family Entangled in Loan Sharks' Debt in Ngajum Village, Malang Regency
Get PDFChild neglect in families caught up in loan shark debt is an increasingly worrying social phenomenon in Ngajum Village, Malang District. Economic pressure due to loan shark debt not only disrupts the financial stability of the family, but also has an impact on neglecting the physical and psychological needs of children. This study aims to understand parents' subjective experiences of child neglect due to the pressure of loan shark debt. This research employs a qualitative approach, utilizing Edmund Husserl's phenomenological method through in-depth interviews and participatory observation of selected informants. The results show that the burden of debt causes family dysfunction, with the main focus of parents on debt repayment, so that the needs of children are neglected. Children experience emotional uncertainty, minimal communication with parents, physical and psychological abuse, and limited fulfillment of basic needs. Furthermore, this study reveals that the experience of neglect committed by parents due to loan sharks' debts contributes to social stigmatization, internal justification for neglect, and emotional disconnection between parents and children. These findings highlight the importance of enhancing financial literacy in families to prevent its impact on child neglect. This research contributes to broadening the understanding of the impact of loan shark debt on family dynamics from a phenomenological perspective and encourages the birth of social interventions that are more empathetic and contextual.Penelantaran anak pada keluarga yang terjerat utang rentenir menjadi fenomena sosial yang semakin mengkhawatirkan di Desa Ngajum, Kabupaten Malang. Tekanan ekonomi akibat utang rentenir tidak hanya mengganggu stabilitas keuangan keluarga, tetapi juga berdampak pada terabaikannya kebutuhan fisik dan psikis anak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memahami pengalaman subjektif orang tua mengenai pengabaian anak akibat tekanan hutang rentenir. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode fenomenologi Edmund Husserl, melalui wawancara mendalam dan observasi partisipatif terhadap informan terpilih. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa beban hutang menyebabkan disfungsi keluarga, dengan fokus utama orang tua pada pelunasan hutang, sehingga kebutuhan anak terabaikan. Anak mengalami ketidakpastian emosi, minimnya komunikasi dengan orang tua, kekerasan fisik dan psikis, serta terbatasnya pemenuhan kebutuhan dasar. Lebih lanjut, penelitian ini mengungkapkan bahwa pengalaman penelantaran yang dilakukan oleh orang tua akibat utang rentenir berkontribusi pada stigmatisasi sosial, pembenaran internal atas penelantaran, dan pemutusan hubungan emosional antara orang tua dan anak. Temuan ini menekankan pentingnya penguatan literasi keuangan dalam keluarga agar tidak berdampak pada penelantaran anak. Penelitian ini berkontribusi dalam memperluas pemahaman mengenai dampak utang rentenir terhadap dinamika keluarga dari perspektif fenomenologi, dan mendorong lahirnya intervensi so
MARRIAGE CONFLICT REVIEWED FROM THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS OF THE FAMILY
No full textMarried life is often characterized by various conflicts. Marital conflicts that occur in each married couple will be different and unique. One of the factors related to the dynamics of marital conflict is the socioeconomic status of the family. The study aimed to describe the forms, causes, and impacts of marital conflict in high and low social classes. Researchers used qualitative methods for data collection, namely structured and in-depth interviews, observations of informants from 10 families living in Padang City. Informants were determined intentionally (purposive sampling) based on education, occupation, income of the married couple, and assets owned. The data obtained through structured interviews are presented through frequency tables and explained in more depth based on the data and information collected through in-depth interviews and observations. The data is interpreted qualitatively by combining existing categories to create descriptions based on relevant literature studies. The results of the study identified 6 families from high social class and 4 families from low social class. Conflicts between spouses, ranging from quarrels to domestic violence, were observed across both high and low socio-economic classes. However, the nature of the conflicts differed, with high social class conflicts mainly involving psychological domestic violence, while those in the lower social class involved physical, economic, and psychological forms of violence. The cause of marital conflict at high social classes tends to be due to differences in priorities. The wife wants the presence and attention of her husband more, while the husband prioritizes work or career achievement and hobbies as a status symbol. Conflict arises related to pressure to maintain a lifestyle according to social status. The causes of conflict at low social classes are dominated by financial pressure, division of household tasks, childcare, and home atmosphere. In general, marital conflict disrupts emotional conditions such as anxiety, stress/trauma. Physically healthy, the intensity of interaction with the partner is decreasing.The journey of married life is colored by various conflicts. Marital conflicts that occur in each married couple will be different and unique. One factor related to the dynamics of marital conflict is the family's socioeconomic status (SES). The study aimed to describe marital conflict's forms, causes, and impacts in high and low social classes. This study used a qualitative approach. The data collection technique was structured and in-depth interviews with 10 married couples in Padang City which were determined intentionally (purposive sampling) based on education, occupation, income of the couple, and assets owned. The data collected were presented in a frequency table and analyzed qualitatively based on a review of relevant literature. The results of the study obtained 6 families identified from high SES and 4 families from low SES. The forms of conflict between married couples, namely starting from arguments, family neglect, to domestic violence were found to occur at all levels of SES. The causes of marital conflict in high SES tend to be due to differences in priorities. The wife wants the presence and attention of her husband more, while the husband prioritizes work or career achievements and hobbies as a status symbol. Conflict arises related to pressure to maintain a lifestyle according to social status. The causes of conflict in low SES are dominated by financial pressure, division of household tasks, and home atmosphere. In general, marital conflict causes emotional disturbances such as anxiety, and stress/trauma. physical health, the intensity of interaction with the partner is increasingly chasm.Â
Gendered Power in Green Economy Practices in Aceh, Indonesia
Get PDFClimate change and environmental degradation have led Indonesia to implement green economy policies to harmonise economic growth with ecological sustainability and social justice. However, gender mainstreaming remains peripheral within these policy frameworks, especially in regions like Aceh, where Islamic-patriarchal values strongly influence governance and public participation. This study explores how cultural values shape gender dimensions in green economy initiatives in Aceh Province. Using Mary Douglas’ Cultural Theory, extended by Michael Thompson and Steve Rayner, the research analyses how distinct cultural orientations—hierarchical, individualist, egalitarian, and fatalist—affect gender inclusion in environmental policy-making. A qualitative case study approach was employed, drawing on purposive interviews with women activists, government officials, civil society leaders, academics, customary figures, and women involved in agriculture and green entrepreneurship. Thematic analysis, supported by NVivo 12 Plus, was used to uncover dominant cultural narratives, structural barriers, and forms of resistance in gender and environmental governance. Findings indicate that hierarchical cultural norms, reinforced by religious and customary structures, limit women’s roles to supportive rather than strategic functions in policy processes. Nonetheless, egalitarian ideas and transnational feminist movements create space for women’s agency through environmental activism and entrepreneurship. The study underscores the need for gender-responsive and culturally rooted strategies to support a just green transition in Indonesi
Hutan Nagari and the Negotiations of Indigenous-State Relations in Minangkabau
Get PDFForest management in Indonesia often presents a tension between state-driven conservation objectives and the socio-economic interests of indigenous communities. This study explores how the Hutan Nagari (village forest) scheme serves as a conflict resolution mechanism between indigenous communities and the state, with a focus on Sungai Buluah in West Sumatra. Employing a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews, field observations, and document analysis involving community members, the Village Forest Management Institution (LPHN), and the provincial forestry agency. The findings reveal a dual pattern of conflict: prior to 2019, vertical and macro-level disputes predominated, rooted in top-down state forestry policies that marginalized local customary rights. Following the implementation of the Hutan Nagari scheme, conflicts shifted to a horizontal and micro-level, involving intra-community negotiations over resource access. Conflict resolution strategies evolved accordingly, from institutional strengthening and enhanced community participation to more nuanced approaches, including problem-solving, yielding, and inaction. These strategies align with sustainable development goals, integrating economic welfare and conservation objectives. This research contributes to the discourse on community-based forest management by highlighting the adaptive nature of conflict resolution mechanisms in pluralistic indigenous settingsPengelolaan hutan di Indonesia sering kali menghadapi ketegangan antara tujuan konservasi yang dipimpin negara dan kepentingan sosial ekonomi masyarakat adat. Studi ini mengeksplorasi bagaimana skema Hutan Nagari (hutan desa) berfungsi sebagai mekanisme penyelesaian konflik antara masyarakat adat dan negara, dengan fokus pada Sungai Buluah di Sumatera Barat. Menggunakan pendekatan studi kasus kualitatif, data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara mendalam, observasi lapangan, dan analisis dokumen yang melibatkan anggota masyarakat, lembaga pengelolaan hutan desa (LPHN), dan dinas kehutanan provinsi. Temuan menunjukkan pola konflik ganda: sebelum 2019, sengketa vertikal dan tingkat makro mendominasi, yang berakar dalam kebijakan kehutanan negara dari atas yang memarginalkan hak adat lokal. Setelah penerapan skema Hutan Nagari, konflik bergeser ke tingkat horizontal dan mikro, melibatkan negosiasi intra-komunitas terkait akses sumber daya. Strategi penyelesaian konflik berkembang sesuai dengan kebutuhan, dari penguatan institusi dan peningkatan partisipasi masyarakat hingga pendekatan yang lebih halus, termasuk penyelesaian masalah, menyerah, dan tidak bertindak. Strategi ini sejalan dengan tujuan pembangunan berkelanjutan, mengintegrasikan kesejahteraan ekonomi dan tujuan konservasi. Penelitian ini berkontribusi pada wacana tentang pengelolaan hutan berbasis masyarakat dengan menyoroti sifat adaptif dari mekanisme penyelesaian konflik dalam konteks adat yang plural
From Biological to Cultural Perspectives: Reframing Primate Conservation through Ethnoprimatology in Indonesia — A Literature Review
Get PDFConservation in Indonesia has focused on biological indicators such as population decline and habitat loss, often overlooking the cultural dimensions that shape human–primate relationships. This study aims to integrate biological and cultural perspectives by applying an ethnoprimatological approach to reframe primate conservation. A qualitative literature review of publications from 2000 to 2025 was conducted using Google Scholar with the keywords “ethnoprimatology” and “human–primate interaction”. Thirty-four studies met the inclusion criteria and were analyzed thematically within a multispecies ethnography framework. The findings reveal diverse cultural meanings attributed to primates across Indonesia: in Bali, Sulawesi, and Sumatra, primates are simultaneously revered as sacred beings and perceived as agricultural pests; in Kalimantan, Jambi, and Mentawai, they are hunted for subsistence or ritual offerings; and in West Sumatra and Java, they are domesticated and trained for labor or performance, reflecting economic integration. These cultural interpretations shape community attitudes more strongly than biological conservation status. The study concludes that effective primate conservation requires incorporating cultural taxonomies to develop strategies that are both culturally grounded and ecologically sustainable.
Fragmented But Not Fractured: Implications For the Resilience Profile of Incarcerated Youth in Indonesia
Get PDFAs part of a larger action research cycle, this study reflected on the resilience of incarcerated male youths (N=74, aged 14-20) in West Sumatra, Indonesia. Using the “CYRM-R Plus Spirituality and Religiosity” measure, four subscales—Interpersonal, Caregiver, Spirituality, and Religiosity—were assessed using quantitative comparative analysis to create a resilience profile. The population was compared to a national normative sample of Indonesian males (N=3,496) within a similar age range. While Interpersonal and Caregiver support scores were comparable to the normative data, the item-level analysis revealed strong caregiver practical support but emotional distance and limited peer connection within the incarcerated youth, despite high behavioral adaptability. In contrast, Spirituality and Religiosity emerged as significant strengths of the population, with notably higher scores and large effect sizes when compared to the national sample, particularly in religious practice and beliefs about divine purpose. These findings demonstrate remarkable inner resources within incarcerated youth, which underscore the value of resilience-informed, spiritually sensitive, and family-engaged transition planning. Incorporating youth voice, culturally sensitive programs, and holistic approaches to reentry programs would strengthen the existing resilience of incarcerated youth
Border City as Subject Matter: Ethnographic Reflections from a Maritime Borderland in Indonesia
Get PDFThis study examines Tanjungbalai, a border city on the eastern coast of Sumatra, as an active producer of border practices rather than a passive periphery of the Indonesian state. Using long-term ethnographic fieldwork involving participant observation, in-depth interviews, and documentary analysis, the research reveals how residents negotiate and reinterpret state boundaries in their everyday lives. The findings show that the city’s spatial orientation is fundamentally maritime: informal ports (tangkahan) function as the true centers of mobility and trade, embodying deliberate strategies of spatial illegibility that resist state surveillance. The informal economies of undocumented motorcycles and used clothing further demonstrate how activities deemed illegal by the state become locally licit within a moral economy shaped by survival and limited formal opportunities. Dense transnational kinship networks linking Indonesia and Malaysia act as critical urban infrastructure, circulating capital, labor, and protection across the strait. At the same time, the region’s porosity has enabled the rise of large-scale narcotics trafficking and digital fraud, positioning the city within broader criminal geographies. Overall, the study argues that Tanjungbalai is a dynamic social laboratory where legality, mobility, and identity are continuously contested and remade
Sakai Community in the Squeeze of Development: Community Development Program and Social Disintegration
Get PDFCommunity empowerment programs seem to be a necessity, especially when development and industrialization programs have negative impacts on various groups, including indigenous communities. However, community empowerment, which is intended to improve the lives of affected communities, in practice often has unanticipated impacts. This study analyzes the social dynamics of the Sakai community in Riau Province related to the empowerment programs received by the community. This study used a mini-ethnography method by conducting participant observation and non-participatory observation techniques as well as in-depth interviews in data collection. To complete the data, secondary data collection was also carried out, including those that could be obtained online. The results of the study indicate that the empowerment programs that have been carried out, in addition to providing benefits to some members of the community, have also created gaps among community members which have led to the social disintegration of the Sakai community. The implementation of community empowerment programs by companies evenly and the involvement of the government and other stakeholders in program implementation are necessary