Journal of Communication Science and Public Administration
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): April, Government Communication and Public Information Management

Indonesian Culture, Customs, and Social Life: Perspectives on Public Administration and Governance

Putri Adinda (Universitas Syiah Kuala)
Ghina Mawaddah (Universitas Syiah Kuala)
Irna Hudia (Universitas Syiah Kuala)



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01 Apr 2025

Abstract

This article aims to examine the culture, customs, and social life patterns of Indonesian society based on Koentjaraningrat's thoughts in his book, Socio-Cultural Anthropology. The approach used is a comparative historical approach through a review of books, scientific journals, and other relevant references. The results of the study show that Indonesia has a very diverse cultural wealth, with more than 300 ethnic groups, each of which has its own unique customs, languages, kinship systems, beliefs, and traditions that are passed down from generation to generation. The main topics of discussion include: (1) the diversity of culture and ethnic groups in Indonesia, (2) customs and kinship systems that exist in society, and (3) social life, religion, and universal cultural elements. This study emphasizes that cultural elements are interconnected to form a unity of life, so that an understanding of socio-cultural anthropology is very important to strengthen unity and preserve the cultural heritage of the Indonesian nation .

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Journal of Communication Science and Public Administration is an academic journal that brings together research from various fields of communication science and public administration to develop a comprehensive understanding of communication processes, public institutions, governance, public policy, ...