Mamangan Social Science Journal
Vol 13, No 1 (2024): Jurnal Ilmu Sosial Mamangan Accredited 2 (SK Dirjen Ristek Dikti No. 0173/C3/DT

Symbolic Capital of Kajang Tribe Black Clothing

Utomo, Jepri (Unknown)
Kamaruddin, Syamsu Andi (Unknown)
Adam, Arlin (Unknown)
Ihsan, Andi (Unknown)
Ramadhan, Iwan (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Nov 2024

Abstract

The Kajang tribal culture's usage of black attire shows a very symbolic depth. Wearing black attire enhances their sense of belonging and sets them apart from other groups as a symbol of strong cultural identity. Black attire honors humanity's bond with the universe and is a sign of cosmological views. Black clothes indicates the authority of traditional leaders and moral stature in daily life through ancestor traditions and adherence to customary law. Black clothing promotes community togetherness as a sign of equality. With a thorough comprehension of its significance, the Kajang tribal community promotes broad conservation efforts by raising awareness of the value of protecting the area's cultural history. To investigate the Kajang tribe's use of black traditional apparel, a qualitative ethnographic technique with a constructivist perspective was employed as the research method. The study's findings demonstrate that black apparel serves as more than just a piece of apparel it is a symbol of cultural identity, cosmological beliefs, ancestors' customs, adherence to customary law, and equality within the Kajang tribal society. According to the study's findings, the Kajang tribal community's social and cultural dynamics can be influenced by black clothing, which also has symbolic significance.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jurnal-mamangan

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Humanities Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

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Jurnal Ilmu Sosial Mamangan with registered number ISSN 2301-8496 (Print) and ISSN 2503-1570 (Online) is peer review journal published by Sociology Education Department of PGRI University West Sumatera The journal is to disseminating research and conceptual article in the field of social and ...