Indonesian Journal of Social Sciences
ISSN 1978-760X
Vol. 2 / No. 1 / Published : 2010-01
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Original Article :
The tradition of “merariq” in sasak ethnic group of lombok island
Author :
- Maitigor Pardamean Adithia*1
- Student of the Department of Anthropology, FISIP, Universitas Airlangga
Abstract :
Sasak ethnic group recognized several forms of marriages, including merariq, belakoq, and nyerah hukum. Merariq was taking the bride away from her house in which her parents, close relatives and other family members did not know about it, but both parties had agreed that they got married. This research used a descriptive approach of the marriage law in effect on rural communities of Rembiga. Informants of this study consisted of the traditional leaders, religious leaders, headmasters, as well as couples who practiced the traditional custom of merariq wedding. Data obtained through observation and interview. The results showed that merariq did not fit with the existing law. According to the law, eloping a girl was a crime, but in fact it was allowed in Sasak tribal society. It could be concluded that merariq in Sasak community was applying the customary law (adat), and therefore contributes to people's perspectives on marriage. This tradition encouraged the occurring of under-age marriages. By doing merariq, a young woman got a higher position in the society
Keyword :
tradition, marriage, adat law, custom, under-age,
References :
Tangkilisan, H. N. S. ,(2004) Jender dan Feminisme Yogyakarta : Wonderful Publishing Company
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