cover
Contact Name
Sugih Nugroho
Contact Email
paradigmafib@gmail.com
Phone
+62217863528 ext. 107
Journal Mail Official
paradigma@ui.ac.id
Editorial Address
Faculty of Humanities, Universitas Indonesia Gd 2, Lt 2, Depok 16424, Indonesia
Location
Kota depok,
Jawa barat
INDONESIA
Paradigma: Jurnal Kajian Budaya
Published by Universitas Indonesia
ISSN : 20876017     EISSN : 25030868     DOI : https://doi.org/10.17510/paradigma
Paradigma: Jurnal Kajian Budaya is a peer-reviewed and open-access journal published by the Faculty of Humanities, University of Indonesia. This journal accepts original articles about various issues in cultural science, which include but is not limited to philosophy, literature, archeology, anthropology, linguistics, history, cultural studies, philology, arts, library, and information science focused on studies and research.
Articles 289 Documents
BEAUTY STANDARDS AS SYMBOLIC VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN IMPERFECT: KARIER, CINTA, & TIMBANGAN (2019) Muljadi, Hianly; Angjaya, Sonny; Deborah, Joanna
Paradigma: Jurnal Kajian Budaya Vol. 14, No. 3
Publisher : UI Scholars Hub

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar

Abstract

Beauty is often perceived as a neutral concept; however, perceptions of beauty vary across different societies. In Indonesia, for instance, beauty is frequently associated with having fair skin and a slim physique. Consequently, women who do not meet these criteria are often deemed unattractive. Furthermore, beauty is commonly linked to a woman's success. This issue is critically examined in the 2019 film in Ernest Prakasa, Imperfect: Karier, Cinta & Timbangan, which centers on the life of a young woman named Rara, who is depicted as dark-skinned and slightly overweight. The societal pressures she faces to conform to prevailing beauty standards in pursuit of her dreams highlight the problematic nature of these standards. Additionally, the film portrays how even characters like Lulu and Debby, who fit the conventional beauty mold, are not immune to criticism. This study aims to explore the problematic nature of beauty standards and their impact on women, employing Pierre Bourdieu’s theory of capital and symbolic violence. The research concludes that beauty standards create unfair situations for women, perpetuating unattainable ideals that disproportionately affect them.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL EVIDENCE FROM GUA LADORI, NORTH KONAWE, SOUTHEAST SULAWESI Sabri, M; Permana, R. Cecep Eka
Paradigma: Jurnal Kajian Budaya Vol. 14, No. 3
Publisher : UI Scholars Hub

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar

Abstract

The presence of archaeological sites, specifically caves, in North Konawe Regency provides evidence of human habitation dating back to prehistoric times. Despite the challenges posed by difficult terrain and limited access, which hinder archaeological research, the Gua Ladori site in Bendewuta Village, Oheo District, North Konawe, is notable for its rich assemblage of artifacts. This study aims to identify the archaeological remains at Gua Ladori and assess their significance within the prehistoric context of Sulawesi, with a particular focus on North Konawe. The research methodology involves three stages: data collection, data processing and analysis, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal a diverse array of artifacts, including bone fragments, ceramics (earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain), stone tools, shell remains, and rock art. Analysis indicates that the earthenware and porcelain ceramics are likely from the 14th to 17th centuries AD
SYMBOLIC CULTURAL VALUE: CREATIVITY AND COUNTERPRODUCTIVITY IN CITAYAM FASHION WEEK 2022 IN INDONESIA Noorzeha, Fuad; Sutono, Agus; Abraham Ziswan Suryosumunar, John
Paradigma: Jurnal Kajian Budaya Vol. 14, No. 3
Publisher : UI Scholars Hub

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar

Abstract

The phenomenon of Citayam Fashion Week has symbolically influenced the way lower-class youth dress in central Jakarta. What was once an urban area in Sudirman has transformed into a fashion arena after videos of young people sporting distinctive clothing styles went viral. More than just a social gathering, this occurrence has attracted significant attention on social media, showcasing unique fashion expressions. However, this spontaneous and instantaneous trend has sparked a wide range of responses, with opinions varying from viewing it as a creative expression to considering it counterproductive. This study employs Jean Baudrillard’s theory as its formal framework in qualitative analysis, with Citayam Fashion Week serving as the material object of inquiry. The findings reveal the symbolic imagery that influences societal perceptions through creative fashion expressions and highlights the potential negative impacts on society, particularly among contemporary youth.
DECOLONIZING JAVA: RETHINKING GAMELAN, BODIES, AND CULTURAL AUTHENTICITY Aryandari, Citra
Paradigma: Jurnal Kajian Budaya Vol. 15, No. 1
Publisher : UI Scholars Hub

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar

Abstract

This article critically examines the complex interactions between Javanese identity, colonial influence, and karawitan (traditional Javanese music) through an autoethnographic methodology. By introducing the innovative concept of the ‘body as archive,’ the research explores how embodied experiences function as repositories of cultural memory and resistance. It deconstructs colonial interventions in karawitan, uncovering how documentation, standardization, and systematic recording processes altered the transmission and cultural significance of the art form. The research traces the transition from oral traditions to written documentation, highlighting the commodification of Javanese artistic expressions and the emergence of cultural stereotypes. A central focus of this study is the exploration of embodied knowledge as a decolonial strategy. By emphasizing local wisdom and personal narratives, the article demonstrates how performative practices such as karawitan can serve as potent sites for cultural reclamation and identity negotiation. The analysis ultimately challenges conventional perspectives on cultural preservation, contending that evolving artistic traditions have the potential to reshape and reimagine Javanese identity in a postcolonial context.
ORANG LAUT – BAJAK LAUT – RAJA LAUT: TEORI ADRIAN B. LAPIAN DALAM POLA MASYARAKAT MARITIM KERAJAAN SRIWIJAYA Mulyanto, Heru
Paradigma: Jurnal Kajian Budaya Vol. 15, No. 1
Publisher : UI Scholars Hub

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar

Abstract

This short article attempts to apply Adrian B. Lapian's theory of three maritime community groups (Sea People, Pirates, & Sea Kings) in the context of the Srivijaya Kingdom other than the Sulu Islands which are the focus of Lapian's discussion. This article analyzes the involvement of the king in the recruitment of Pirates and the organizational structure of Pirates and Sea Kings in Srivijaya. Meanwhile, the Sea People group in the Srivijaya Kingdom is analyzed here by identifying their roles in trade and cooperation with Sea Raiders and Sea Lords according to Adrian B. Lapian's previous theory from the case study of the Sulu Sultanate. It was found that the novelty of the study was that there was a comparison of cases in the Riau-Bangka Belitung Islands Sea Region with the Sulawesi Sea and Sulu Islands in terms of the loyalty of the Sea People in Sulu and Srivijaya (Riau-Bangka Islands). Likewise, the organizational structure of the Sea Kings and the Pirate recruitment system in both regions had significant differences. This study uses a historical method that has four stages, namely heuristics, criticism, verification, and historiography.
ARAH BARU POLITIK KEWARGAAN ETNIS TIONGHOA DI INDONESIA (STUDI KASUS JAKARTA & MANADO) Jati, Wasisto Raharjo; Rusli, Almunauwar; Gonibala, Rukmana; Gunawan, Hendri
Paradigma: Jurnal Kajian Budaya Vol. 15, No. 1
Publisher : UI Scholars Hub

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar

Abstract

The new direction of ethnic Chinese citizenship politics in Indonesia is marked by a communal revival in non-governmental organizations, media and schools. The past of ethnic Chinese in Indonesia is indeed full of crises, but the future of Chinese citizens in Indonesia really depends on the policies of each ruling regime towards their group. The new direction of ethnic Chinese citizenship politics in Indonesia must be understood as a process of psychological rehabilitation for sentiment and antipathy towards China in the past. The interpretation of social reality and the social movements they carry out on a local scale should be appreciated and appreciated rationally and sympathetically. The government's efforts to create democratic change require much greater effort. Perhaps with the development of democratization in Indonesia, residents of Chinese descent, especially in Jakarta and Manado, will feel that there is security stability, economic growth and equal access to work so that social justice for all is truly achieved to the maximum. Thus, the central government needs to encourage the involvement of Chinese citizens in the world of local government politics at both the executive and legislative levels so that they can find the best way to deal with ethnic and religious tensions in our democratic political system.
INTERNALISASI MISOGINI: KEKERASAN SEKSUAL SEBAGAI SENJATA PERANG Hanryana, Umanitya Fitri; Putri, LG. Saraswati
Paradigma: Jurnal Kajian Budaya Vol. 15, No. 1
Publisher : UI Scholars Hub

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar

Abstract

This study examines the role of internalized misogyny in sexual violence used as a weapon of war. Misogyny in patriarchal cultures fosters hatred towards women, facilitating sexual violence in armed conflicts. Cases in the Congo, Rwanda, Ukraine, and Yugoslavia demonstrate how sexual violence is systematically employed to demean and destroy women. Through a feminist critical approach and qualitative analysis, this research reveals that sexual violence in war is often not recognized as a weapon of war due to the inferior position of women in patriarchal societies, being merely seen as ordinary crimes despite being systematic and structured human rights violations. Findings indicate that women in war experience layered violence based on their gender, ethnicity, and nationality. Internalized misogyny normalizes sexual violence in war. Therefore, feminist-oriented laws and policies are required to acknowledge women's human rights as part of human rights and provide justice for victims of sexual violence. This study underscores the importance of feminist education to eradicate misogyny and patriarchal cultures. Furthermore, recognition and rehabilitation of sexual violence victims in war zones are necessary to restore affected communities. The author hopes future research will delve deeper to break the impunity in human rights violations and keep the memory of victims and the struggle for justice alive.
KONGSI KEMATIAN DAN PERUBAHAN RITUAL PROSESI KEMATIAN TIONGHOA DI PADANG Erniwati, Eniwati; Syafrina, Yelda; Saumia, Zulfa
Paradigma: Jurnal Kajian Budaya Vol. 15, No. 1
Publisher : UI Scholars Hub

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar

Abstract

This article discusses the changes in the implementation of death rituals organized by ethnic Chinese in Padang city. Documents in the form of photos and bylaws of the death ritual procession, an interview, and observations at the funeral home, crematorium of the Chinese socio-cultural and funeral association Himpunan Tjinta Teman (HTT), Himpunan Bersatu Teguh (HBT), and the Chinese cemetery complex in Bukit Sin Tiong and TPU Bungus Teluk Kabung are the sources of this article. The article's findings show that the performance of death procession rituals is an important part that marks the identity of the deceased and the family left behind. The ethnic Chinese of Padang still carry out death rituals in the Chinese tradition because there is a death congregation in the city of Padang that serves as a forum for preserving and organizing this ancestral tradition. In its development, the tradition of the death ritual procession has changed with the times, especially in the use of symbols, the stages of implementing a shorter and more efficient ritual process, the choice of the cremation process as a result of technological findings and the shift in ritual meaning from generation to generation of Chinese. These changes occurred in line with the changing times and the reforms adopted by the two Padang Chinese death societies as well as changes in the Chinese generation itself.
MENYOAL RAJAH DAN PASADUAN DALAM STRUKTUR TEKS CARITA PANTUN BADUY Saparudin, Endin; Fitriyah, Atiqotul; Yoesoef, M.; Nariswari, Fitria Sis; Siagian, Alfian
Paradigma: Jurnal Kajian Budaya Vol. 15, No. 1
Publisher : UI Scholars Hub

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar

Abstract

This article explores the text structure of Kanekes (Baduy) carita pantun, focusing on the presence of rajah, previously understood as the beginning and end of the text (functioning as 'prayers and supplications' to the ancestors). Through analysis of documentation from J.J. Meijer (1891), Wim van Zanten (1977), as well as recent fieldwork (2022-2023), it was found that the rajah was not always in this position. This research uses an ethnographic approach and was conducted in August-October 2022 and September-October 2023 in Kanekes, Leuwidamar, Banten. Nine informants who work as pemantun and responders were recruited. Data were obtained through interview and recording techniques in three agrarian rituals (rice planting, house inauguration, and marriage). Based on the field data, it is found that the text of Baduy carita pantun in the three rituals has a unique different structure, with the pasaduan element not at the beginning and end, but after bangbalikan/usualan. In addition, panunda (intermediary) repetition also plays an important role. This finding challenges previous views and shows the complexity of the Baduy carita pantuntext structure that is different from other Sunda Tatar regions. The results of this study contribute to the understanding of the patterns of carita pantun in Baduy community based on field data and carita pantun texts that have been collected by previous researchers (Pleyte, Zanten, and Rosidi); knowledge about the aspects of preserving intangible cultural heritage among the Baduy (Kanekes) community which can be illustrated through agricultural ritual activities routinely carried out; and this study illustrates the current condition of carita pantun in Baduy (Kanekes) in the midst of cultural changes in the supporting community.
SIKAP BAHASA PEMBACA TANDA TERHADAP BAHASA JEPANG DALAM LANSKAP LINGUISTIK LITTLE TOKYO BLOK M Syahid, Abdurrahman
Paradigma: Jurnal Kajian Budaya Vol. 15, No. 1
Publisher : UI Scholars Hub

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar

Abstract

The use of a language in a linguistic landscape outside its native environment tends to evoke attitudinal stances among individuals in the society. This phenomenon can be observed across Little Tokyo Blok M, Jakarta where Japanese language is widely used on restaurant signs. This master thesis discusses the language attitude of sign readers toward the utilization of Japanese in the area to identify the emerged language attitude and to explain the influencing factors. The study is conducted in mixed methods. The quantitative method (societal treatment approach) examines the statistics of language signs found in Japanese restaurant in regards to their multilingualism and code preference. On the other hand, the qualitative method (direct approach) explores the visitors’ responses during sosiolinguistic interviews to understand the cognitive process behind their attitude. The results show that the language attitude toward Japanese as a foreign language in the Little Tokyo is positive in nature. The positivity is reflected both on the triadic components of the attitude and across the various contexts of signage. Further, the notions of exoticism and authenticity concerning Japanese and its associations are found to be the influencing factors in two different parts of the attitude formation process. Contrary to the existing cognitive model, those parts are found to work simultaneously in determining the characteristics of the language attitude. Bringing forth empirical novelty and theoretical challenge, this thesis could serve as a valuable foundation or reference for further studies.