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All Journal Indonesian Journal of Religion and Society Jurnal Sosiologi, Antropologi, dan Budaya Nusantara
Cristophel Van Harling
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Gender Discourse in the Perspective of Comte and Durkheim's Structuralism Cristophel Van Harling
Indonesian Journal of Religion and Society Vol 8, No 1 (2026)
Publisher : Indonesian Center for Religion and Society Studies (InTReSt)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36256/ijrs.v8i1.517

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This study aims to analyze how social structures influence gender roles based on the structuralist perspective through the thoughts of Auguste Comte and Emile Durkheim. The study applies a qualitative descriptive method with a literature study approach, analyzing academic texts to identify the construction of gender roles through cultural norms and social institutions. Comte's three stages of societal evolution (theological, metaphysical, and positive) highlight the dynamic nature of gender roles shaped by dominant epistemologies. Meanwhile, Durkheim's theory of mechanical and organic solidarity frames the gender role transition from rigid traditional assignments to more flexible roles in modern society. The results show that although structural changes have occurred, gender inequality persists due to lingering patriarchal norms. Therefore, gender equity requires systemic reforms in policies and socio-cultural structures. Understanding the underlying structure of society helps to reframe gender roles toward a more egalitarian social order.
GOYANG PANTAT DALAM TRADISI KEMATIAN: MAKNA SIMBOLIK UPACARA 40 HARI (KADE) DI KAMPUNG TOFOI PAPUA BARAT Cristophel van Harling; Inet de Lima
SABANA: Jurnal Sosiologi, Antropologi, dan Budaya Nusantara Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): Agustus 2026
Publisher : Yayasan Literasi Sains Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55123/sabana.v5i2.5672

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Funeral rituals are universal cultural expressions that mark the transition between life and death and serve as symbolic spaces imbued with spiritual meaning. In Kampung Tofoi, West Papua, the local community performs a traditional death ritual known as KADE, held on the 40th day after a person's passing. The uniqueness of KADE lies in the practice of “goyang pantat” (hip shaking), a rhythmic, collective body movement functioning both as a means of releasing the soul and facilitating spiritual communication with ancestors. This study aims to analyze the symbolic meaning of this bodily gesture and examine the body’s role as a spiritual agent within the Sumuri belief system. A qualitative-descriptive method was employed, involving participatory observation, in-depth interviews, visual documentation, and literature review. The theoretical framework integrates symbolic anthropology and embodied spirituality, with comparisons to other Indonesian death rituals, including Rambu Solo (Toraja), Tor-Tor Sombah (Batak Toba), and Bolaang Mongondow traditions.The findings reveal that “goyang pantat” is not merely an aesthetic gesture but a profound spiritual medium, a channel for social reconciliation, and a manifestation of communal values. The body in KADE becomes an active transmitter of sacred meaning, bridging the visible and invisible realms. This study highlights the body’s centrality in ritual meaning-making, an area often overlooked in existing scholarship. It underscores the importance of preserving local rituals as dynamic cultural expressions that remain spiritually resonant and socially cohesive in the face of religious pluralism and modernization.
Co-Authors Inet de Lima