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Swearing Is Not Caring: Swear Words in The Acehnese Culture Tgk Maya Silviyanti; Yunisrina Qismullah Yusuf; Nurul Aina; Dian Fajrina
Proceedings of AICS - Social Sciences Vol 11 (2021): the 11th AIC on Social Sciences, Syiah Kuala University
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This qualitative research is aimed at analyzing taboo words spoken in one of the famous Acehnese comedy series, Eumpang Breuh. The data were taken from the episode Rumeh, from series one to series three, in which they are available on YouTube. The framework used was the one proposed by Gao (2013) who categorized taboo words into seven types: (1) bodily excretion, (2) death and diseases, (3) sex, (4) four-letter words, (5) swear words, (6) privacy, and (7) discriminatory language. The results revealed that there were 17 taboo words or phrases used and they are all categorized into the swear words type. Some utterances of swear words include “bangai troh u gue” (extremely stupid), “jak let bui‟ (chase after a pig), and “jeurawat ubee boh u” (a pimple as big as a coconut). Those examples reflect that the swear words used in the movies consist of insult, blasphemy, satire, threat, and judgment. Despite they are presented in an amusing way (i.e., jokes) in the movie series, taboo words should be avoided in social interactions in the Acehnese society because these words generate bad effects on the cultural norms.Keywords: Acehnese, taboo words, cultural norms, movie series.
Gender and guardianship: Women’s roles in maintaining the Indigenous Matua language S. G. S. Samaraweera; W. A. N. D. Wijesinghe; Dian Fajrina; Anuradha Gamage; C. M. Arsakulasuriya; Thinh Van Le
Studies in English Language and Education Vol. 13 No. 3 (2026): In progress
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Indigenous language preservation requires specific strategies and thoughtful management. This study investigates the role of women in preserving and intergenerationally transmitting the Indigenous Matua language within the matrilineal Minangkabau community of West Sumatra, Indonesia, and explores the challenges they face. Using a descriptive qualitative case study approach, the study involved 40 Matur citizens, comprising women, men, elders, and youth with extensive knowledge of Indigenous languages and cultural practices. Data were collected through focus group discussions, interviews, and video recording. The Matur women are responsible for the language’s organic survival as a daily, lived activity. Additionally, men contribute to the transmission of languages through ceremonial and formal registers. The results, however, also highlight important modern challenges to this maternal role, such as the influence of urbanisation, the growing dominance of Bahasa Indonesia, and the emergence of digital technologies that replace traditional face-to-face storytelling. These factors have shifted maternal language management from a pervasive domestic habit to a situational practice often reserved for communal ceremonies. Despite these challenges, Pasambahan groups, the Bundo Kanduang organisation, and the Matua language activist all support preserving the Matua language. These results impart suggestions for enhancing the preservation of Indigenous languages in similar sociolinguistic contexts and contribute to the conversation about gender knowledge systems in Indigenous language maintenance.
Co-Authors Anuradha Gamage C. M. Arsakulasuriya Nurul Aina S. G. S. Samaraweera Silviyanti, Tgk Maya Thinh Van Le W. A. N. D. Wijesinghe Yunisrina Q. Yusuf