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Journal of Southern Sociological Studies
ISSN : -     EISSN : 31090443     DOI : https://doi.org/10.26740/jsss.v1i2
The journal is dedicated to sociological knowledge by publishing original research articles and critical review essays that address a wide range of social issues. These issues may arise from southern country, such us Asian, African, or other countries. We welcome both theoretical and empirical contributions that deepen understanding of social dynamics. Our scope includes, but is not limited to, the following sociological topics : urban and rural communities, democracy, religion, conflict, gender, family and relationships, social inclusion, culture, digital society, social development, social movements, economy, organizations, education, and epistemological perspectives unique to southern contexts.. We also accept new theoretical approaches, or new approaches in understanding social problems in the perspective of southern countries, or new methodological approaches in studying these social issues. Of course, all of that is within the framework of sociological studies
Articles 18 Documents
The Islamic Educational Values in The Batimung Tradition : Implications for The Young Generation in Banjar District Nimah Nimah; Ach Fatori; Panggih Prabowo R.S.
Journal of Southern Sociological Studies Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): Voices from The South (First Edition)
Publisher : Master's Program in Sociology, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Negeri Surabaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26740/jsss.v1i1.40507

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This study investigates the Islamic educational values embodied in the Batimung tradition, a ritual steam bath practiced by the Banjar ethnic group in South Kalimantan, Indonesia. Positioned within a Global South framework, Batimung is analyzed as a site of cultural resilience and pedagogical innovation amid the pressures of globalization and epistemic hegemony. Utilizing a qualitative literature review, the study draws from academic sources published between 2015 and 2024 to examine Batimung’s moral, spiritual, ecological, and gendered dimensions. Findings reveal that Batimung fosters key Islamic values such as thaharah (purity), tazkiyah al-nafs (self-purification), muamalah (social ethics), and communal harmony through embodied, affective learning. Women’s central roles in ritual performance further highlight its function as a matrifocal space for moral transmission. Beyond its symbolic significance, Batimung offers transformative potential for Islamic education through culturally grounded curricula, experiential pedagogy, and environmental ethics. The study advocates for the formal recognition of Batimung within Islamic education policy and practice, emphasizing its relevance for character formation, intergenerational knowledge transfer, and epistemological decolonization. Ultimately, Batimung represents a living educational system that integrates body, spirit, nature, and community—offering a holistic and context-responsive model for Islamic character education in the 21st century.
Dakwah Digital dan Hegemoni di Era Digital: Studi tentang Preferensi Politik Generasi Muslim melalui Media Sosial: A study of Muslim Generations’ Political Preferences by Social Media Fatimah; Farid Pribadi
Journal of Southern Sociological Studies Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): Voices from The South
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26740/jsss.v1i2.40520

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This study explores how digital da’wah influences the political preferences of Indonesia’s Muslim digital generation. Employing a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews with Muslim university students aged 18–25 who actively consume religious content on platforms such as TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. The findings reveal that digital preachers function as ideological agents who frame political choices as part of religious and moral obligations. The use of social media algorithms intensifies exposure to specific narratives, resulting in echo chambers that narrow perspectives and increase polarization. Using Antonio Gramsci’s theory of hegemony, the study highlights how ideological power is constructed and sustained through cultural consent and religious authority. However, the study also identifies critical audience responses that challenge dominant narratives, demonstrating that digital da’wah is not hegemonically total. This research underscores the importance of digital literacy and a more dialogical approach to online religious preaching as a way to foster healthy and inclusive political participation in the digital age.
The Awarness of Legal Violations of Underage Motorcycle Riders Among Students of SMPN 2 Buduran, Sidoarjo Rahma Remade Loladestyn; Habibah Omar
Journal of Southern Sociological Studies Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): Voices from The South (First Edition)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26740/jsss.v1i1.40682

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This research aims to explore how the level of legal awareness of underage motorists among students of SMPN 2 Buduran, Sidoarjo. The method used in this research is by conducting observations, interviews, and documentation as data collection. The subjects in this study are students of SMPN 2 Buduran, Sidoarjo who currently go to school using motorized vehicles or who have experience riding motorcycles. In this study, the data analysis used includes data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion making, namely interactive data analysis techniques. As well as using the theory of rational action by max webber with a qualitative approach. The results showed that the majority of SMPN 2 Buduran, Sidoarjo students who rode underage motorbikes had a fairly high level of awareness of law violations. This research provides a deeper understanding of the legal awareness of SMPN 2 Buduran, Sidoarjo students in driving and can be the basis for related parties to develop more effective education and socialization that is useful for increasing their awareness of law violations in traffic, especially for underage motorcyclists.
The Power of Transportation that Perpetuates Structural Poverty : A Study of Pedicab Drivers at Bratang Terminal, Surabaya Faris Dwi Febrianto; Dania Afro Humairo; Pambudi Handoyo; Refti Handini Listyani
Journal of Southern Sociological Studies Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): Voices from The South (First Edition)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26740/jsss.v1i1.40798

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Globalization brings changes in various fields, one of which is the transportation sector. Currently, there is a massive change in the transportation system in urban areas such as Surabaya. Modernization of transportation in Surabaya has occurred since 2021 through the policy of providing modern transportation such as Suroboyo Bus and Trans Semanggi. Both transportations have a big impact on the lives of pedicab drivers in Bratang Terminal. This research aims to analyze the form of transportation progress and how the power relations between the government and becak drivers in the context of structural poverty. Using a qualitative approach with observation, interview, and documentation techniques, as well as analysis of Michel Foucault's power relations theory, this study found that non-inclusive transportation policies have created a new form of domination that marginalizes informal worker groups, in this case becak drivers. The modernization has caused them to experience a significant decrease in income, loss of participation space, and increased socio-economic vulnerability of pedicab drivers. These findings suggest that efficiency-based policies without considering social sustainability can exacerbate inequality. Therefore, transportation policies that are not only environmentally friendly and efficient, but also socially just and participatory are needed to ensure that no group is excluded from the urban development process.
The Digital Structuring in MSMEs (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) Through the Implementation of QRIS Payments at the University of Jember Mukhammad Handy Dwi Wijaya; Angga Cahya Febrianto; Oriza Dwi Andhika; Onanong Thippimol
Journal of Southern Sociological Studies Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): Voices from The South (First Edition)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26740/jsss.v1i1.40813

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Digital transformation in the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector or UMKM in Indonesian language, is part of the inclusive development agenda that encourages efficiency and open access to the financial system. One form of this transformation is the implementation of QRIS (Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard) which aims to simplify non-cash transactions in various sectors, including higher education. This article examines the dynamics of digital structuring through a case study of MSME actors in the canteen of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jember, who experienced a policy transition from a rental system to a profit-sharing system and were required to use QRIS in all transactions. The approach used was qualitative with a case study method, supported by in-depth interviews and observations, and analyzed using Anthony Giddens' Structuration Theory framework. The results of the study show that the implementation of digital policies did not run completely without obstacles; a number of technical obstacles were found such as the slow QRIS system, limited network infrastructure, and delays in disbursement of funds. However, MSMEs actors demonstrated their capacity as reflective agents who were able to respond to structures through resistance, adaptation, and negotiation. This study concludes that the success of digital structuring is highly dependent on the balance between structural strength and agent reflective power, as well as the need for inclusive and equitable structural support. As part of the Global South context, the implementation of QRIS must truly side with weak groups.
The Digital Social Capital and GIG Economy Participation on The Level of Online Consumption of Students in Surabaya Febriandita Tedjomurti; Permata Ayu Widyasari
Journal of Southern Sociological Studies Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): Voices from The South (First Edition)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26740/jsss.v1i1.40857

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The digital revolution has ushered in profound changes across social and economic landscapes worldwide, with especially significant impacts in the rapidly urbanizing contexts of the Global South. In these regions, digital platforms have become central to reshaping not only economic activities but also the fabric of social relationships and consumption patterns. In cities such as Surabaya, Indonesia, these changes are particularly salient among university students, a demographic that navigates the intersections of education, labor precarity, and digital connectivity. The study examines the interplay between digital social capital and gig economy participation to understand their combined influence on online consumption behaviors among students in Surabaya. Quantitative methods were used in this study, with 70 respondents, measured using a 5-point Likert scale through a questionnaire instrument that had been tested for validity and reliability. The results of this study indicate that both digital social capital and gig economy participation are important factors that influence online consumption behavior of students in Surabaya, both partially and simultaneously. It shows how digital transformation is not only changing consumption patterns, but also how social capital is built and utilized and how new forms of work are emerging in developing countries.
The Women's Dual Roles: Case Study of Informal Sector Working Mothers Istiyana Afifah; Dhea Arisati; Nanindhita Nur Khasanah; Desti Nadya Amanda; Rizqan Kariema Mustafa
Journal of Southern Sociological Studies Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): Voices from The South (First Edition)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26740/jsss.v1i1.40860

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In many Global South societies, especially in Southeast Asia, women are increasingly burdened with dual responsibilities in the informal economy and domestic sphere. This phenomenon of dual roles often leads to role conflict, disproportionately affecting women’s well-being due to persistent gendered expectations and structural inequalities. This study aims to explore how women navigate these conflicts in contexts shaped by patriarchal norms and economic precarity. Using a qualitative phenomenological method, the research draws insights from in-depth interviews with three women workers in the informal sector in Jember, Indonesia, who also bear domestic responsibilities. The findings reveal that these women face significant role strain due to the unequal division of labor at home, although some receive minimal support from their spouses. Despite these challenges, women continue to strive for balance between productive and reproductive labor. Framed by feminist theory and situated within Global South epistemologies, this study highlights how gender inequality is reproduced through everyday practices. It also calls for more context-sensitive policies that recognize and support the invisible labor of women in informal sectors across the Global South.
A Spatial Segregation : The Existence of Wara Wiri Suroboyo and Conventional Angkot in Gidden’s Structuration Perspective Khuzaimah; Harrel Ciddan; Nur Khairun Nisa; Hanif Abdurahman Siswanto
Journal of Southern Sociological Studies Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): Voices from The South
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26740/jsss.v1i2.41579

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Surabaya as a big city cannot be separated from the polemic of congestion in every corner of the city. This is caused by the excessive use of private transportation. The congestion led the government to launch wira wiri Suroboyo to increase public interest in riding public transportation. However, the emergence of wira wiri suroboyo has also caused pros and cons in the community, especially in conventional angkot groups. This phenomenon makes researchers interested in conducting research on the process of spatial segregation that occurs with the existence of conventional angkot and wara wiri suroboyo. The method used is qualitative with data collection techniques in the form of observation and interviews. The data was analyzed using miles and hubermans analysis techniques and Anthony Giddens' structuration theory. The results of the study show that there is a structuration process between conventional angkot drivers and the government management of wara wiri Suroboyo. The segregation of work space that occurs is then overcome by the government with various agreements so as not to cause a process of struggle for work space between conventional angkot drivers and wara wiri Suroboyo.
The Sholawat as A Form of Social Capital in The Political Contestation of Kediri Regency, Indonesia Pipit Kiptiyah; A. Naurah Shafa Kamila
Journal of Southern Sociological Studies Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): Voices from The South
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26740/jsss.v1i2.42463

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This study examines the role of sholawat as social capital in political victory strategies in Kediri Regency, Indonesia. In every political event such as regional elections and village head elections, candidates often invite sholawat groups as part of their campaign strategies. Additionally, ahead of elections, many sholawat groups are actively involved in community activities and serve as effective tools of political communication. This phenomenon demonstrates how religious practices are used as instruments to build legitimacy and electoral support. Using a qualitative approach and Pierre Bourdieu's theory of social capital, while considering the Global South perspective, this study analyzes how sholawat forms a socially advantageous network for candidates. Religious figures and sholawat groups play a role in shaping public opinion and strengthening electability through religious symbols. This study also highlights resistance to the exploitation of religion for practical political purposes and underscores the importance of religious ethics in the political sphere. The study offers insights into the relationship between religion and politics and its relevance in Indonesia's local democracy.
The Community of Da’wah and Dhikr Prayers in Shaping Socio-Religious Changes Ika Fatmawati; Mohamed Ali Mohamed Yousef
Journal of Southern Sociological Studies Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): Voices from The South
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26740/jsss.v1i2.43220

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Every individual or society must experience changes both in the community and family. The socio-religious changes that occurred in Hamlet II of Taman Fajar Village have an influence on the order of people's lives, because socio-religious changes through socio-religious activities are one of the activities that greatly support community life today, based on the phenomenon of community life, especially among children and adolescents who are increasingly distant from religious activities. The presence of Sholawat Da'wah and Dhikr which is a non-formal institution in the midst of the people of Taman Fajar Village, has made a very big contribution to the community because its main purpose is to teach things about religious teachings for members of the congregation and the community who participate in Sholawat Da'wah Dhikr activities which previously had minimal religious understanding. This research uses the field research method and the result of this research is the strategy of Sholawat Da'wah Dhikr through the socio-religious activities that they carry out in supporting socio-religious changes in the community which can be seen the changes today. The strategy that the congregation of Sholawat Da'wah Dhikr carries out in a way, the strategy is carried out by providing religious guidance, improving the quality and quantity of its members, carrying out interalization relationships between the management and its members, maintaining the attitude and behavior of activists, increasing social activities towards the community, developing types of activities and providing supporting infrastructure. The strategy carried out by Sholawat Da'wah Dhikr is a good and mature strategy to increase the social and religious activities of the community.

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