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Boru ni Raja: Agency and Social Transformation of Toba Batak Women in Inclusive Rural Development in Silindung, North Tapanuli Firmando, Harisan Boni; Teresia Simbolon, Elvri; Lumbantobing, Roida
Sodality: Jurnal Sosiologi Pedesaan Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025): Sosiologi: Jurnal Sosiologi Pedesaan
Publisher : Departement of Communication and Community Development Sciences, Faculty of Human Ecology

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22500/13202563983

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This study examines how Boru ni Raja (women of royal descent) in Toba Batak society exercise agency to drive inclusive rural development in Silindung, North Tapanuli, Indonesia. Grounded in the social action theory of Max Weber and the structuration theory of Anthony Giddens, the study fills a crucial knowledge vacuum regarding how indigenous women navigate patriarchal systems through culturally embedded strategies. Using a 16-month multi-site ethnography (2023–2024), comprising 45 informants' interviews, document analysis, and participatory observation, the study reveals four key strategies: (1) leveraging cultural capital (82% efficacy), (2) building transgenerational networks (68%), (3) innovating local economies (57%), and (4) negotiating political spaces (39%). Findings demonstrate that Boru ni Raja reinterpret traditional values like Dalihan Na Tolu (kinship philosophy) and hasangapon (dignity) to legitimize leadership, resulting in a 320% increase in women’s institutional representation (2020–2023) and a 45% rise in average income. Despite resistance from male elites (60% of cases), their incremental approach transforms patrilineal structures without overt conflict, highlighting the potential of indigenous knowledge in fostering hybrid modernity. The study contributes to sociological debates on gender, development, and cultural change by theorizing subaltern agency in rigid hierarchies. Practical implications emphasize culturally sensitive empowerment programs for traditional societies.
Akulturasi Budaya Batak Angkola dan Batak Toba Dalam Upacara Adat Perkawinan di Desa Padang Parsadaan, Kecamatan Pangaribuan Harahap, Betsaida; Lase, Sudirman; Boni Firmando, Harisan; Sitopu, Elisamark; T.J Hutagalung, Bambang
Journal of Comprehensive Science Vol. 3 No. 10 (2024): Journal of Comprehensive Science (JCS)
Publisher : Green Publisher Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59188/jcs.v3i10.980

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Traditional marriage ceremonies in the Bataknese community, especially Batak Angkola and Batak Toba have very unique rules and traditions. Exogamus marriage in Batak Toba forbid marriages between the same and as well as Batak Angkola which applies a patrilineal system with the “jujur” custom involving the payment of sinamot from the man to the woman,the main reason of marriage for the society of Batak Angkola and Batak Toba are to reach prosperty (hamoraon) owning many descendants (hagabeon) and obtaining honor (hasangapon). Acculturation is the process where elements from two or more diff cultural grups interact and live together then integrate into their own culture without losing their original cultural identity. In the village Padang Parsadaan, cultural acculturation happens between the culture Batak Angkola and Batak Toba in the traditional marriage ceremonies, initially society has resistance to this acculturation, but after a long disscussion, cultural integration started to be accepted and applied. This acculturation process arms to create social harmony but still maintaining their own cultural identity. This observation uses descriptive qualitive method with analytical approach for understanding the process and impact of acculturation. The result of this observation shows that acculturation enrich the social life and societies culture and increasing the intercultural tolerance in the village Padang Parsadaan. Acculturation also helps younger generation undestand and adapt to changes, however acculturation needs effort and support together from society and traditional leaders to over obstacles and ensuring the continuation of cultural acculturation especially traditional marriage ceremonies.  
Effectiveness of Tourism Awareness Groups in Developing Tourism Potential in Desa Wisata Jangga Dolok Kecamatan Lumban Julu Kabupaten Toba Manurung, Hanna; Panjaitan, Ade Putera Arif; Simbolon, Rusmauli; Nadeak, Tio R J; Firmando, Harisan Boni
Contemporary Journal of Applied Sciences Vol. 1 No. 2 (2023): December 2023
Publisher : PT FORMOSA CENDEKIA GLOBAL

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55927/cjas.v1i2.7332

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The aim of this research is to determine the effectiveness of the performance of Pokdarwis in Jangga Dolok Village, Lumban Julu District, Toba Regency. As well as the efforts that have been made by Pokdarwis Jangga Dolok in developing the tourism potential in the village. This research uses descriptive qualitative methods and the data collection techniques used in this research are: Observation, interviews and documentation. In this research there are two types of informants, namely: key informants and ordinary informants. This research consists of two types of primary data and secondary data. This research found that the performance of Pokdarwis Jangga Dolok was effective with the efforts made by Pokdarwis through activities and programs that had been implemented in Jangga Dolok Village in 2022
Eksistensi Marsiadapari dan Relevansinya dengan Teori Solidaritas di Desa Batumanumpak Kecamatan Pangaribuan Kabupaten Tapanuli Utara Tahun 2023 Elisabeth Harianja; Rusmauli Simbolon; Harisan Boni Firmando; Masniar Hernawaty Sitorus; Tio RJ Nadeak
SOSIAL : Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan IPS Vol 2 No 2 (2024): SOSIAL: Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan IPS
Publisher : Asosiasi Peneliti Dan Pengajar Ilmu Sosial Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62383/sosial.v2i2.93

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This research aims to determine the existence of marsiadapari and its relevance to solidarity theory in Batumanumpak Village, Pangaribuan District, North Tapanuli Regency in 2023. This research uses qualitative research methods, to gain an understanding of social or human problems conducted in a natural research setting. Data collection in this research used observation, interview and documentation techniques. The results of this research show that the existence of the local wisdom culture of marsiadapari is a local wisdom of the Toba Batak community which still exists from ancient times to sekran in Batumanumpak Village. marsiadapari is a system of mutual cooperation carried out by a group of people in an activity or job. This work is carried out by a group of people in agricultural land work activities. In the midst of the sophistication of the times, marsiadapari has not been abandoned and forgotten by the people of Batumanumpak Village, even though its implementation is not completely carried out as traditionally as before. The reason marsiadapari is still carried out is because marsiadapari is a legacy of local wisdom from ancestors that must be preserved and a tool to increase solidarity, tolerance and togetherness and also save costs for the people of Batumanumpak Village. Marsiadapari activities contain moral values ​​that are firmly held by the people of Batumanumpak Village and are believed to be a guide to a good life for the people of Batumanumpak Village.
Characteristics of the Toba Batak Society from a Cultural Perspective and Its Relevance to the Formation of Character in the Lake Toba Region Firmando, Harisan Boni
Malikussaleh Social and Political Reviews Vol. 5 No. 1 (2024)
Publisher : Master Program of Sociology, Universitas Malikussaleh,

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29103/mspr.v5i1.15555

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This research is motivated by the increasingly limited understanding of the various positive characteristics of the Toba Batak society, leading to the emergence of a negative paradigm stating that the Toba Batak people are less friendly and less service-oriented. As a result, the designation of the Lake Toba area as a special region has had limited impact because it has not received support from the community. The purpose of this research is to understand the character of the Toba Batak society from a cultural perspective, which includes the character of family members in the Toba Batak society and efforts to shape the character of the community in the Lake Toba area. This research uses a qualitative method to understand social phenomena. The results show that the family is the smallest social unit that plays a crucial role in character formation. The formation of the community's character in the Lake Toba area has been passed down through generations. Character formation is carried out through private spaces within families as well as in public spaces within the wider community. Character formation in both private and public spaces contributes to the realization of social harmony in the Lake Toba area.
Co-Authors Ade Putera Arif Panjaitan Ade Putera Arif Panjaitan Agnessy Siahaan Agnessy Siahaan Albiner Siagian Bambang T. J. Hutagalung Bambang T. J. Hutagalung Bawamenewi, Diani Danila Mendrofa Elisabeth Harianja Elvri T Simbolon Elvri T Simbolon Elvri Teresia Simbolon Elvri Teresia Simbolon Fatizaro Gulo Feriel Amelia Sembiring, Feriel Amelia Harahap, Betsaida Heriando H. Manik Herlina Saragih Jemaya Putri Jupalman Welly Simbolon Jupalman Welly Simbolon Jupalman Welly Simbolon Kerisman Eriyadi Kerisman Eriyadi Lase, Sudirman Lumbantobing, Roida Lumbantobing, Roida Manalu, Dita Irene Br Manurung, Hanna Maringan Sinambela Maringan Sinambela Maringan Sinambela Marlinawati Sitiumorang Martua Sihaloho Martua Sihaloho Masniar H. Sitorus Masniar Hernawati Sitorus Masniar Hernawaty Sitorus Mery Silalahi Mery Silalahi Nadeak, Tio R J Nadeak, Tio R.J Nike Widia Purnama Telaumbanua Oktober Tua Aritonang Panagitab Nababan Panggabean, Daniel Panjaitan, Ade Putera Panjaitan, Ade Putera Arif Panjaitan, Ade Putra Arif Pasaribu, Hartamuti Pestaria Naibaho Prof. Dr. Ir Albiner Siagian M.Si Purba, Omta Rasi Dewinta Berutu Regina Ratna Bawamenewi Regina Ratna Bawamenewi Restu Samosir Restu Samosir Robert J.T. Sitio Robert J.T. Sitio Robert Sibarani, Robert Roida Lumbantobing Roida Lumbantobing Roida Lumbantobing Roida Lumbantobing Rusmauli Simbolon Rusmauli Simbolon Saragih, Rafika Dear Saragih, Ratna Silaban, Priska Natalia Silaban, Rina Kesia Simbolon, Elvri T. Simbolon, Elvri Teresia Simbolon, Elvri Teresia Simbolon, Elvri Teresia Simbolon, Jupalman W. Simbolon, Rusmauli Simbolon, Rusmauli Sinambela, Maringan Sinambela, Maringan Sintong Haleluya Simanungkalit Sintong Haleluya Simanungkalit Siregar, Ista Yuliana Ria Siregar, Suriani Marsaulina Sitindaon, Wensdy Sitopu, Elisamark Sitorus, Masniar Hernawati Sudirman Lase Sudirman Lase Sudirman Lase T.J Hutagalung, Bambang Tambunan, Mida Rotua Telaumbanua, Eben Haezarni Teresia Simbolon, Elvri Thrisia Yohana Sitohang Tio R J Nadeak Tio R.J Nadeak Tio R.J.Nadeak Tio Rj Nadeak Tio Rj Nadeak Tio RJ Nadeak Tiurma Berasa Tomos FH Lumbanraja Warseto Freddy Sitombing Wediawati Simanjuntak Wensdy Sitindaon Yulia K. S. Sitepu Yulia K.S Sitepu Yulia K.S Sitepu Yulia Kurnia Sari Sitepu Yulia Kurnia Sari Sitepu Zebua, Okirdayanti