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Imagined Violence and Soft Gender: Proposing New Conceptual Categories in Gender Discourses of Indonesian Ethnic Practices Ikhlasiah Dalimonthe; Yuanita Aprilandini Siregar; Prima Yustitia Nurul Islami; Afdhal
INJECT (Interdisciplinary Journal of Communication) Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : FAKULTAS DAKWAH UIN SALATIGA

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18326/inject.v10i2.5215

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This study explores how Indonesian ethnic communities construct gender meanings distinct from Western notions of rigid roles and domination–subordination. Focusing on Batak, Javanese, and Bugis women, it analyzes how cultural, religious, and social practices internalize gender values and how the categories of imagined violence and soft gender operate in everyday life. Conducted between June and September 2022, the research applied a qualitative exploratory approach through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and cultural document analysis, supported by discourse and semiotic interpretation with triangulation. Findings reveal flexible and contextual gender understandings: Batak women maintain ritual roles despite male political dominance, Javanese women embrace nrimo yet access equal education, and Bugis women embody siri’ na pacce that binds family honor while granting social authority. Imagined violence emerges as a symbolic, consensual restriction, while soft gender reflects voluntary domestic roles shaped by collective consensus. The study formulates soft gender as a novel analytical category, reconceptualizes imagined violence in multi-ethnic contexts, advances Southern Feminisms theoretically, and offers inclusive policy insights practically.
Kai-Wait sebagai Modal Sosial Inklusif: Tradisi Lokal dalam Membangun Solidaritas Lintas Agama di Maluku: Kai-Wait as Inclusive Social Capital: Local Tradition in Building Interfaith Solidarity in Maluku Nathalia Debby Makaruku; Feky Manuputty; Simona Christina Henderika Litaay; Afdhal Afdhal
Edu Cendikia: Jurnal Ilmiah Kependidikan Vol. 4 No. 03 (2024): Research Articles, December 2024
Publisher : ITScience (Information Technology and Science)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47709/educendikia.v4i03.5453

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This study aims to explore the concept of Kai-Wait as social capital in strengthening interfaith solidarity in the Maluku indigenous community, especially in Petuanan Leisela, Buru Island. Kai-Wait, a kinship system that integrates indigenous and immigrant residents, functions as a social mechanism that fosters trust, respect, and cooperation amidst religious diversity. With a qualitative approach through ethnographic studies, this study was conducted through participatory observation and in-depth interviews with indigenous leaders and members of the Buru indigenous community. The results of the study revealed that Kai-Wait not only strengthens social networks and customary norms, but also functions as a symbol of inclusive solidarity, able to embrace differences in religious and cultural identities. This tradition instills moral values ?? such as mutual respect, cooperation, and shared responsibility, which are continuously passed down to the younger generation. In addition, Kai-Wait shows its relevance as a local wisdom strategy in facing modern challenges, such as social polarization and identity conflicts, as well as being a bridge for social reconciliation. The novelty of this study lies in the identification of Kai-Wait as a form of pluralistic and inclusive social capital, different from other traditions in Maluku, such as Pela-Gandong, which tend to be limited to communities bound by customary oaths. This finding provides a significant contribution to the study of local wisdom, interfaith social solidarity, and social reconciliation. This study recommends the preservation of Kai-Wait values through formal and non-formal education, as well as the adaptation of this tradition to promote social harmony in diverse communities.
Sasi Pala as a Form of Social Ecology: A Sociological Analysis of Resource Conservation and Community Resilience Ishaka Lalihun; Clementina. O.M. Rumlus; Afdhal Afdhal
Edu Cendikia: Jurnal Ilmiah Kependidikan Vol. 5 No. 01 (2025): Research Articles, April 2025
Publisher : ITScience (Information Technology and Science)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47709/educendikia.v5i01.5683

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This study aims to analyze sasi pala as a form of social ecology that contributes to preserving natural resources while strengthening community resilience. Sasi pala, a customary practice in Maluku, regulates nutmeg harvesting to ensure sustainability, maintain ecological balance, and reinforce social cohesion within the community. This research employs in-depth interviews, participant observation, and document analysis using a qualitative approach. The study focuses on the Negeri Seith community, with data analyzed through environmental sociology and community resilience. Findings reveal that sasi pala is a conservation mechanism and a social contract that strengthens local governance and collective responsibility. It prevents overexploitation, facilitates intergenerational knowledge transfer, and ensures economic sustainability through continuous nutmeg production. However, this study is limited to sasi pala communities in Maluku, making its findings less generalizable to other ecological and socio-cultural contexts. Further research should explore sasi practices across different commodities and regions to broaden the understanding of sustainability rooted in indigenous wisdom. This research contributes to environmental sociology, indigenous resource management, and sustainable development discussions. Its insights can inform policymakers and scholars on integrating customary practices into modern conservation strategies. Unlike previous studies focusing primarily on conservation, this study highlights sasi pala as a dynamic socio-ecological institution that not only preserves biodiversity but also strengthens the social resilience of the communities that uphold it.
Cultural-religious synergy in gender-responsive education: A qualitative study of the hukurila indigenous community in maluku Feky Manuputty; Simona Christina Henderika Litaay; Afdhal; Nathalia Debby Makaruku
12 Waiheru Vol 12 No 1 (2026): 12 Waiheru
Publisher : Balai Diklat Keagamaan Ambon

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70872/12waiheru.v12i1.9

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This study investigates how cultural traditions and religious values intersect with gender-responsive education to shape family well-being in indigenous Maluku communities, focusing on Hukurila village in Ambon. While gender-responsive education is central to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 4: Quality Education and SDG 5: Gender Equality), patriarchal norms continue to limit women’s access to education, particularly in entrepreneurship and leadership, with minimal family engagement in promoting gender equity. The research addresses how cultural-religious synergy can support inclusive education in this context. Using a qualitative descriptive approach within the sociology of education and gender studies, data were collected through in-depth interviews with youth, women, customary leaders, religious leaders, and local authorities; participatory observation; and analysis of local documents and church programs. Thematic analysis explored how communities construct gender equality through cultural and religious frameworks. Findings reveal tensions between patriarchal traditions and gender agendas. The “tiga batutungku” (government, customary, and religious leaders) act ambivalently, while local wisdom, such as badraheng, offers potential for inclusive education. Church family programs further demonstrate the capacity to shift paradigms toward equitable family well-being. The novelty lies in advancing the concept of cultural-religious synergy as a framework for gender-responsive education in indigenous contexts.
From anthropocentric to biocentric: Reforming sociology education through hidden curriculum to prepare sustainability-oriented teachers in maluku Afdhal; Feky Manuputty; Nathalia Debby Makaruku
12 Waiheru Vol 11 No 2 (2025): 12 Waiheru
Publisher : Balai Diklat Keagamaan Ambon

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The reform of sociology education in the context of sustainability demands a paradigm shift from anthropocentric to biocentric thinking, particularly in preparing future teachers to internalise sustainability values rooted in local wisdom. This study aims to identify and analyse the role of the hidden curriculum in embedding sustainability values in prospective teachers in Maluku, within the context of sociology education. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through participatory observation, in-depth interviews, document analysis, and focus group discussions (FGDs) involving the Department of Sociology at Universitas Pattimura and selected secondary schools in the Maluku region. The findings reveal that sustainability values are implicitly instilled through local cultural practices, such as Pela Gandong (social solidarity), Sasi Laut (customary marine conservation), and gotong royong (social and economic sustainability). Additionally, local historical narratives and myths contribute to students' ecological awareness. The study highlights the strategic potential of sociology education in shaping a sustainability-oriented mindset among future educators. Its novelty lies in identifying a contextual and applicable model of hidden curriculum based on local wisdom. The main recommendation is to design a more explicit curriculum that integrates sustainability values into both conceptual and practical dimensions of teaching and learning.
Women in Local Politics: The Role of Mass Media in Ambon City Rizki Muhammad Ramdhan; Afdhal Afdhal
Journal of Social, Culture, and Language Vol 2, No 1 (2023): Journal of Social, Culture, and Language
Publisher : Journal of Social, Culture, and Language

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21107/jscl.v2i1.22852

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Penelitian ini menganalisis peran penting media massa, termasuk media online dan media cetak, dalam mendorong partisipasi politik perempuan di tingkat lokal di Kota Ambon. Fokus penelitian ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi dampak positif media massa terhadap perempuan yang terlibat dalam politik lokal, mulai dari tingkat yang lebih rendah seperti ketua RT dan ketua RW hingga posisi-posisi eksekutif dan legislatif yang lebih tinggi. Melalui pendekatan kualitatif dan survei, penelitian ini menyajikan temuan yang signifikan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa media massa telah menjadi alat penting dalam memberikan visibilitas dan pemahaman yang lebih baik tentang peran politik perempuan di Kota Ambon. Sebagai akibatnya, terjadi peningkatan partisipasi perempuan dalam politik lokal, dengan banyak perempuan yang terjun langsung dalam kepemimpinan di tingkat RT, RW, Kepala Desa, dan bahkan dalam lembaga legislatif. Selain meningkatnya partisipasi, perubahan dalam perwakilan gender juga terlihat jelas. Keterlibatan politik perempuan telah membawa gagasan dan perspektif yang lebih beragam dalam pembuatan kebijakan dan pengambilan keputusan di tingkat lokal. Hal ini menciptakan lingkungan yang lebih inklusif dan mendukung pembangunan yang berkelanjutan dan representatif. Penelitian ini memberikan kontrsi penting untuk memahami peran kunci media massa dalam mendorong partisipasi politik perempuan dan mengubah lanskap politik lokal. Hasil penelitian ini juga memberikan panduan berharga untuk daerah-daerah lain dengan konteks serupa, dengan potensi untuk memperkuat representasi gender dan mempromosikan pembangunan inklusif di seluruh negeri. Kata kunci: Perempuan, Politik Lokal, Media Massa, Inklusivitas dalam Kebijakan Lokal