Journal of Social Research
Vol. 5 No. 6 (2026): Journal of Social Research

Environmental Crime and the Resistance of Female Forest Rangers: A Green Cultural Criminology Analysis of Mpu Uteun

Nasywa Ghaliza Medinyssa (Universitas Indonesia)
Vinita Susanti (Universitas Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 May 2026

Abstract

Environmental crime poses a serious threat to ecosystems and local communities. This article examines Mpu Uteun's resistance as a female ranger group againts environmental crimes in the Damaran Baru Forest, Bener Meriah, Aceh, through the perspective of green cultural criminology and ecofeminism. The analysis used qualitative approach, by conducting FGDs interviews with Mpu Uteun members and observation of areas within the scope of Mpu Uteun's work. This article reveals how Mpu Uteun members interpreted their actions as an effort to enforce of socio-ecological values while confronting the local patriarchal culture. The findings show that Mpu Uteun members made efforts to prevent environmental crimes through forest patrol strategy, which in turn expose them to cultural resistance. This article concludes that the integration of green cultural criminology and ecofeminism perspectives complements the understanding of environmental crime as a socio-cultural phenomenon, and contributes to policies aimed at empowering female nomadic communities.

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ijsr

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Humanities Computer Science & IT Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Social Sciences

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The Journal of Social Research is a double blind peer-reviewed academic journal and open access to social and scientific fields. The journal is published monthly by International Journal Labs. The Journal of Social Research provides a means for sustained discussion of relevant issues that fall ...