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SASDAYA: Gadjah Mada Journal of Humanities
ISSN : 25483218     EISSN : 25493884     DOI : https://doi.org/10.22146/sasdaya
SASDAYA: Gadjah Mada Journal of Humanities is a scientific journal on the sciences of the Humanities Sciences, especially related to Literary and Cultural issues (archaeology, history, economics, geography, language, law, political science, anthropology and religious studies) especially about Southeast Asia.
Articles 55 Documents
Discourse Study of the Rejection News of the Implementation Haji Bawakaraeng Ritual on Social Media Reski Hanisa; Andi Samsu Rijal; Dahniar Dahniar
Sasdaya: Gadjah Mada Journal of Humanities Vol 9 No 2 (2025): 2025 Nomor 2
Publisher : Humanities Studies, Post-Graduate Program, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/sasdaya.23324

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The Bawakaraeng Hajj ritual in South Sulawesi is an important tradition practiced by indigenous communities at the peak of Mount Bawakaraeng. This study explored issues related to the reporting of the Bawakaraeng Hajj ritual on social media. Using critical discourse analysis (CDA) as outlined by Teun A. van Dijk (1993), the research took a qualitative approach based on Digital Ethnography. Between 2022 and 2025, the study identified fourteen data sets from Instagram and Facebook, featuring images, videos, and narratives. The findings revealed two main discourses: one focused on tradition preservation, emphasizing the ritual as a vital part of cultural heritage, and the other addressing religious deviation, viewing the ritual as potentially misaligned with Islamic teachings. The analysis showed that the social media discourse about the Bawakaraeng Hajj reflects the indigenous practices of the region, contributing to its spiritual heritage and local mythology. It highlighted the importance of cultural sustainability and community identity. From a broader perspective, the discourse presented themes related to visual representation and responses to religious concerns. Different narratives emerged from those who accepted and rejected the ritual, providing insights into the community's dynamics. Additionally, the language used in the posts offered a descriptive account of the Haji Bawakaraeng ritual and critiques of opposing views. This study encourages further discussions about how traditional practices can coexist within modern religious contexts.
Toponimi Wilayah Pati dan Jepara: Jejak Air dalam Nama Tempat Abad ke-17 Nina Witasari; Wahyu Setyaningsih; Halim Sukma Aji; Riza Dinda Agnesia
Sasdaya: Gadjah Mada Journal of Humanities Vol 9 No 2 (2025): 2025 Nomor 2
Publisher : Humanities Studies, Post-Graduate Program, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/sasdaya.23997

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This study explores toponymy in the Pati and Jepara regions by tracing water-related elements in place names from the 17th century, linking them to landscape changes around the Muria Strait. Using a geohistorical approach, the research reconstructs the dynamics of the northern Central Java coastal landscape, focusing on shifts in water boundaries that once separated Mount Muria from the island of Java. The study combines toponymic analysis with hydrological, geological, and historical archival data to trace the evolving function and meaning of aquatic spaces in local communities. This process also influenced spatial transformations and patterns of settlement. The toponymic findings reveal that several place names in Pati and Jepara contain references to water. Their distribution patterns correlate with remnants of ancient river flows, marshlands, and waterways that have since dried up or changed form. Geological evidence indicates significant sedimentation in the Muria Strait from the late 16th century onward, gradually leading to the merging of Muria Island with Java’s mainland. By connecting toponymic patterns with natural transformations, this study affirms that water served not only as a physical element but also as a cultural symbol, encoding traces of local ecological change. These findings contribute to interdisciplinary research on coastal landscape evolution and underscore the importance of place names as a source of geohistorical information in Indonesia.
Leadership Patterns and Social Capital in Rural Tourism: Lessons from Yogyakarta, Indonesia Popi Irawan
Sasdaya: Gadjah Mada Journal of Humanities Vol 9 No 2 (2025): 2025 Nomor 2
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/sasdaya.26575

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This study attempts to trace and uncover the roles and pattern of leaders and leadership in managing rural tourism attractions, which, in practice, are in forms of villages purposefully designed as destinations for tourists. Using social capital approach as a theoretical framework, this research attempts to place rural tourism leadership withing broader and complex social dynamics of rural society. Social capital is considered a useful framework to understand the complexity of rural society’s interaction and dynamics, including when rural tourism is introduced. The findings reveal that rural tourism leadership plays a pivotal role in advancing and maintaining the daily operationalization of tourism service provisions by communities. A leader of a so-called tourism village usually has to hold distinct social, educational, and cultural characteristics distinguishing her/him from the rest of the village communities. Due to this nature, local leadership exhibits elitism, where healthy community development process is at risk. Paradoxically, the concept of developing rural community-based tourism does not automatically result in shared/community-based leadership. Furthermore, to support leadership in the rural tourism setting, this study concurs with the literature suggesting that social capital is pivotal in maintaining and supporting the sustained practice of rural tourism. Therefore, managing a peculiar rural tourism attraction depends, to some extent, upon social capital properties.
Oberg’s Stages of Culture Shock in the Adaptation Process of French Volunteers in Indonesia Moch Yusuf Alif Permana; Aisyiah Al Adawiyah
Sasdaya: Gadjah Mada Journal of Humanities Vol 10 No 1 (2026): 2026 Nomor 1
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/sasdaya.28165

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With increased mobility in the globalization era, more people are moving to other places. The primary objective is to seek novel intercultural experiences and challenges, as is the case with the experience of the French volunteers in Indonesia. Given that Indonesia is recognized for its collectivist culture and France for its individualistic culture, cultural differences are inevitable. According to the questionnaire data, the volunteers reported experiencing culture shock due to the host family’s regulations and the neighborhood’s social norms. Therefore, research on culture shock is needed to determine the four stages of Oberg’s culture shock that volunteers undergo: the honeymoon, crisis, recovery, and acceptance phases. Six volunteers who worked with Dejavato and Civic Service to teach French language and culture were the subject of this quantitative descriptive study. According to Oberg’s theory, the respondents did not experience the crisis phase, as indicated by the findings. The overall results were not significantly impacted by the variety of responses, particularly in topics such as shopping, transportation, and language. Additionally, most volunteers have shown good adaptability to the social environment and Indonesian culture throughout ongoing interactions. The findings indicate that interactions with the local society can support volunteers’ understanding of Indonesian cultural values. This research also found that volunteers can adapt to a new cultural environment effectively.
Asian-American Identity and Cultural Displacement in Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) Bayu Firmansyah Rianto; Krisna Sujiwa
Sasdaya: Gadjah Mada Journal of Humanities Vol 10 No 1 (2026): 2026 Nomor 1
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/sasdaya.28340

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This study analyzes Everything Everywhere All at Once from a postcolonial perspective, focusing on the formation of Asian-American identity through themes of diaspora, cultural displacement, and intergenerational conflict. Drawing on Homi K. Bhabha’s concepts of hybridity and the “third space,” the research demonstrates how the film portrays identity as a dynamic and ongoing process within a Western-dominated cultural framework. The characters of Evelyn and Joy serve as central figures in illustrating the tension between cultural heritage and assimilation, as well as the emotional complexities of navigating family expectations and personal autonomy. Using qualitative textual and visual analysis, this study examines narrative structure, dialogue, and cinematic elements to reveal how the film represents immigrant experiences in a nuanced and multidimensional way. Furthermore, the multiverse is interpreted as a symbolic representation of fragmented and fluid identities, where multiple realities reflect the instability and plurality of diasporic existence. The generational divide between Evelyn and Joy further intensifies these conflicts, highlighting differences in values, identity expression, and cultural adaptation within immigrant families. In addition, the film emphasizes how cultural hybridity functions not only as a site of conflict but also as a creative space for negotiating belonging and selfhood. Ultimately, the study concludes that the film successfully captures the complexities of diasporic subjectivity, emphasizing that identity is not fixed but continuously negotiated within intersecting cultural spaces.