Javanese Society Research Articles

Tingkat Tutur pada Cerkak di Web Page Jawasastra

Javanese is one of the unique regional languages ​​because it has speech levels which are shown through spoken language in daily life conversations, while forms of written language are usually applied through Javanese literary works. This article aims to analyze the form and factors that cause the occurrence of speech levels used by the characters in cêrkak that represent people's lives. This study was studied using a qualitative descriptive method and analyzed using a sociolinguistic approach in the speech level study. The research data is sourced from documents of speech level that originating from dialogues between characters in five cêrkak on the Jawasastra web page. Research subjects were selected through purposive sampling, while data was collected through document analysis. The data were analyzed with an interactive analysis model through data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. In this study, four variations of speech levels were found, including: 12 data of ngoko lugu, 3 data of ngoko alus, 1 data of krama lugu, and 9 data of krama alus. The factors behind the use of each level of speech within the scope of Javanese society are due to differences in levels of education, economy, age, position, familiarity, and heredity.

Tradisi Ziarah dalam Masyarakat Jawa Perspektif Filsafat Nilai Max Scheler

This research aimed to reveal the tradition of visiting graves in Javanese society from the perspective of Max Scheler's philosophy of value. This research was a type of field research using descriptive qualitative methods by collecting data obtained from observation, interviews, and documentation. As for data analysis, namely description, interpretation, induction and deduction, internal coherence, holistic, internal continuity, heuritics, and inclusive or analogical language. The research results showed that the pilgrimage tradition adheres to philosophical values, namely enjoyment, life, psychology, and religion. The stages of values obtained in the Pilgrimage tradition in Max Scheler's perspective were: First, the value of pleasure was reflected in the enthusiasm of the community such as togetherness, cohesiveness, enjoying free-range chicken ingkung after a joint prayer ritual. Second, mutual cooperation in order to clean the graves of grandparents or guardians. Third, the spiritual value when reading the consent and followed by a prayer followed by the community holding the event. Fourth, the value of holiness with the aim of getting blessings from the Creator (God).

Reading the Spiritual Message Behind Javanese Traditional Wedding Procession

This research using qualitative research methods and a descriptive and semotic approach aims to analyze the values and symbolism contained in Javanese traditional wedding processions. With the development of technology and the influence of globalization, the younger generation in Java, Indonesia, tend to leave the traditional Javanese procession in their marriage. This threatens the sustainability and preservation of the cultural heritage. Data was collected through direct observation, interviews and literature study. The series of procedures for traditional Javanese wedding processions and the values contained in each procession are analyzed in depth. The results of the study show that each Javanese traditional wedding procession contains various symbols that reflect the social, religious and cultural values inherent in Javanese society. These symbols have a deep philosophical meaning and are a reflection of the relationship between the bride and groom, family and society. Although it is not an obligation, the use of Javanese traditional ritual processions in marriage for couples with Javanese ethnicity does not have a significant effect on the wedding ceremony or the days afterward, but some couples choose to do it as a form of respect for their ancestors and inherited values, and hope that life their marriage was filled with goodness and blessings passed down by the ancestors.

Anomali Pernikahan dalam Tradisi Hitung Weton Perspektif Fungsionalisme-Struktural

Marriage is a legal way of channeling one's human desires in realizing his desires while maintaining the security and safety of his religion and country. In Indonesia, especially in Java, every wedding is almost certainly accompanied by a local customary ceremony/tradition that is still valid. Among those that are still valid and used today, in Java, is the tradition of counting the weton of prospective brides and grooms. This short article will reveal the other side—anthropologically-sociologically—of the counting weton tradition and its relation to marriage which is still rooted in the minds of some Javanese Muslims. Why then does this tradition still exist today, and tend to be accepted by Javanese society in general? The author deliberately does not limit this research to certain locations, because the author's goal in this paper is the tradition of counting the weton itself. And to dissect this tradition, the author uses the Theo-Anthropological paradigm with Talcott Parsons' Functional-structural perspective.

Customer Ratings in the Shopee Marketplace Using Consumer Trust as an Intermediate Variable and Their Influence on Purchase Decisions

This research aimed to examine the influence of customer reviews and ratings on purchase decisions through consumer trust. The population in this study was the West Java society who have used or made purchases on the Shopee marketplace, with a sample size of 180 respondents selected using probability sampling technique. The study utilized 18 statement indicators on a scale of 1-10. Sampling and analysis of the results were conducted using the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) method with AMOS version 23, which was employed to test the direct influence of customer reviews and ratings on purchase decisions through consumer trust as an intervening variable. The research instrument consisted of a physical questionnaire containing statements and was distributed directly to the respondents. The findings from the tested hypotheses concluded that (1) customer reviews have a positive and significant influence on consumer trust, (2) ratings have a positive and significant influence on consumer trust, (3) customer reviews have a positive and significant influence on purchase decisions, (4) ratings do not influence on purchase decisions, (5) consumer trust has a positive and significant influence on purchase decisions, (6) customer trust partially mediated the influence of customer reviews on purchasing decisions, and (7) customer trust fully mediated the influence of ratings on purchasing decisions.

ISRĀ'ĪLIYYĀT DISCOURSE IN ARCHIPELAGO INTERPRETATION: Bisri Mustafa's Study of The Tafsir Al-Ibriz

The use of Isrā’īliyyāt in interpretation is still questioned. However, Isrā’īliyyāt has colored several commentaries' works, including Tafsir Nusantara. One of which is Tafsir al-Ibriz. Using the Javanese language and Pegon writing as the interpreter's selected language and introduction writing is one of the interpretation's distinctive features. Historically, Isrā’īliyyāt is frequently found in bi al-ma'tsur interpretations. Still, it turns out that the dominating al-Ibriz Tafsir ra'yi is also found by Isrā’īliyyāt, which has its peculiarities in its application and relation to the sociocultural context of writing. This study employed library research using qualitative approaches. Tafsir al-Ibrz was the main data source. In contrast, the secondary sources included journals and others. Documentation strategies were used in the analytical methodology. It also used the content analysis method of Norman Fairclough's discourse analysis methodology. In this research, the Isrā’īliyyāt sample accounts for Ashhab al-Kahf, Prophet Noah's Ark, and Luqman's identity. According to the findings of this study, Al-Ibriz's Tafsir includes Isrā’īliyyāt and then comments on the advantages and suggestions that can be followed. Regarding its sociocultural context, Tafsir al-Ibriz was composed amid Javanese society's social culture, which is still saturated with the tradition of believing in ancestors and the love of stories. The narrative of Isrā’īliyyāt described in this study is a sociological strategy meant to lead individuals away from their ancestral/mystical beliefs and toward the Qur’an.

SIGNIFIKANSI UNSUR BUDAYA LOKAL DALAM FILM HOROR MANGKUJIWO (2020)

The background of this research is that elements of local culture that are sociologically manifested in symbols, language, beliefs, values, and cultural artifacts are often used as settings in the narrative structure of films. In contemporary Indonesian horror films, local cultural elements have begun to be considered, but are often not seen as an important part of a complete narrative. Therefore, this research wants to explore the importance of local cultural elements in an Indonesian horror film entitled Mangkujiwo (2020). The type of research used is qualitative research by utilizing John Fiske's semiotic method which is used as a means to understand conceptual relationships that produce explicit meanings that are objective. The results show that the significance of local cultural elements presented in the horror film forms 5 patterns that are closely related to belief in myths and magi and the Kejawen mystical system, the role of shamans in the mystical practices of Javanese society, property and throne as markers of power, revenge as the achievement of just conditions, and family as the site of tragedy

Falsafah Pendidikan Islam dalam Syair Puji-Pujian Jawa Rukune Wong Urip

This article aims to examine the philosophy of Islamic education in the Javanese hymn rukune wong urip, by focusing philosophical studies on the contemplation of the essence of Javanese society and then dissecting it regarding the focus of Islamic education, which has not been found specifically in previous research. Research is the result of findings from a qualitative type of literature research, with a philosophical approach to be able to draw conclusions through inductive analysis. The research concludes: that the Javanese hymn rukune wong urip is a philosophical embodiment of the nature of human being created by God in the world. Through deep contemplation to bring awareness to fulfill the obligations of a servant to his God. Implications for research to examine how the seven principles of awareness of life are more specific, further studies are needed. Research is expected to contribute to the philosophy of Islamic education.

POLITICAL POLARIZATION AND COMMUNITY SECURITY ASSURANCE WEST JAVA POST-2019 ELECTIONS

The 2019 presidential election left residue that threatened the security of the people of West Java. The residue is political polarization that still occurs even though the 2019 elections already finish for a long time, and a new government has been formed. At this moment, Joko Widodo and Prabowo Subianto are both sitting in government does not affect the polarization that occurs in society. West Java is a province with nearly 20 percent of the national vote and the highest number of voters in Indonesia and has always been an arena for open political battles in every general election. With political polarization overlaid with identity politics, the security of the people of West Java is threatened. Therefore, this article will examine how political polarization in West Java and security guarantees from the local government for its people. In analyzing this research, the author used the concept of human security Mary Kaldor (2007) with a descriptive qualitative methodology through a phenomenological approach. The research concluded that the security conditions in West Java were relatively conducive and the West Java provincial government continued to carry out development according to the community's needs. So that prosperity and independence can be realized in every individual in West Java society.

Analysis of Sports Participation Characteristics in West Java Society

The participation rate in sports and the types of sports people are interested in are important as a basis for determining sports policies in West Java, because knowing the participation rates and the types of sports people are interested in provides concrete data references to follow up on sports development policies for policymakers. This research was conducted using a cross-sectional study method involving 18,450 participants and 110 SP3OR volunteers in 27 districts and cities in West Java. The instrument used was a modified IPAQ questionnaire for measuring West Java people’s participation in sports, by the Department of Youth and Sports of West Java Province. The results showed that 49.7% of respondents were active in exercising their favorable sports, including Walking 18.9%, Aerobic Gymnastics 13.4%, Football 12.3%, Cycling 11.6%, Badminton 10.4%, Volleyball 10.1%, Run 8%, Futsal 6.7%, Basketball 1.6%, Swimming 1.6%, Self Defense 1.5%, and other sports 3.5%. This study shows that residents of West Java actively participate in recreational and easy-to-do sports activities with low intensity.

The Vernacular of Disaster: The Rhetoric and Memory of Volcanic Eruption at Museum Gunung Merapi, Indonesia

This study analyzes the vernacular rhetoric of disaster in a volcanic eruption museum. Using the Mount Merapi Museum (Museum Gunung Merapi or MGM) in Indonesia, the research investigates how the site has become a public memorial for volcanic disasters through archival work, textual analysis, and in-the-field methods. The findings show that MGM materializes a “vernacular rhetoric of disaster” through the socio-cultural aspect. It emphasizes the juxtaposition of mythological stories, scientific descriptions, and everyday discourses produced by the disasters, centering on the philosophy of eling or the act of remembering in Javanese society. Finally, the paper offers observational frameworks to understand the museum. Those are the situational setting of the museum's location culturally and socially, the building design, and the connection of everyday life to the surrounding contexts. This framework is helpful to be applied in another setting.

ANALISIS HUKUM ISLAM DAN HUKUM ADAT TERHADAP TRADISI PERKAWINAN MASYARAKAT BERDASARKAN PRIMBON (STUDI KASUS DI DESA KUMBANG SARI KEC. JANGKAR KAB. SITUBONDO)

Culture is the legacy of our ancestors. Some people believe culture is something that is sacred and important to do because it has a good impact and some people also believe that custom or culture can cause bad things if it is not practiced in life. Javanese society is still thick with all its culture, one example of marriage culture. Marriage is a very sacred procession in which there are many things that must be passed, especially for Javanese people. Before carrying out marriages, Javanese people usually carry out auspicious day calculations which are often called primbon. Where this primbon is done to calculate the pros and cons of a family of couples who will marry. In this study, the researcher focused on the analysis of Islamic law and customary law on community marriage traditions based on primbon (a case study in the village Kumbang Sari, Jangkar District, Situbondo Regency). the author finds that the local community still adheres to adat, especially in matters of marriage. On this occasion, the author will reveal about the process of calculating good days and good dates (Primbon) according to the views of customary law and Islamic law. The author thinks this research is very good, considering that in this era there are not many people who preserve customs and culture, field studies in the village of Kambang sari the authors found that the majority of the people there still adhere to Javanese customs, especially regarding marriage in terms of determining auspicious days and auspicious dates. in a marriage.

Gender stereotypes in a modern Javanese nuclear family in film Mudik (2020)

The characters of a Javanese husband and wife in films are often presented with gender stereotypes, such as Angayani (Providing for Family) for husbands and Manak (Giving and Caring for Children) for wives. This article aims to show the gender stereotypes of a husband and a wife in a modern Javanese nuclear family in film Mudik (2020) by Adriyanto Dewo. Gender stereotypes are established values that have been socialized through the concepts of Dadi Wong (Being a successful person) and Durung Tutug, Jowo, or Rampung (Being an unsuccessful person) in Javanese society. Those who successfully meet these values will be included in Dadi Wong category, but if they are not able to, they will be classified in Durung Tutug, Jowo, or Rampung category. This study uses narratology as an analytical method which is elaborated with the theory of gender performativity and power relations. The results of this study indicate that the representation of the husband in this film is considered unable to fulfill Dadi Wong conception due to the absence of children and financial instability. Meanwhile, the representation of the wife is unable to reach the qualifications of Dadi Wong due to her infertility condition and role in the public sphere.

Pregnancy Tradition Ceremony in Javanese Society

Javanese is one of Indonesia's main ethnic groupings. In daily life, Javanese culture influences people's conduct, particularly the custom of maternal care. During pregnancy care, the Javanese adhere to their predecessors' traditions, which have become generations-old customs. This article employs a literature review approach to describe the behavior of Javanese people in carrying out pregnancy care according to Javanese culture. Many Javanese continue to believe in and adhere to maternity care traditions because they feel these cultural customs and practices benefit pregnant women. Not only are pregnant women educated about pregnancy care, but so may their husbands.

Ngunduh Wohing Pakarti: The Moral Roots of Business Governance Principles

Purpose—This study aims to explore and interpret the moral values of ngunduh wooing Jakarta, which are the basis for forming business governance principles. Design/methodology/approach — This study uses a qualitative method with an interpretive paradigm emphasising a deep understanding of the meaning of ngunduh wohing pakarti in ancient Javanese society. Findings — The moral teaching of ngunduh wohing pakarti is a code of conduct for the ancient Javanese people to manage business activities. The actualization of the moral values ​​as the building of ngunduh wohing pakarti, consisting of balance, honesty, fairness, sincerity, and compassion, is an inspirational signal in formulating the principles of modern business governance today. Practical implications — Ngunduh wohing pakarti can have practical implications for management in carrying out managerial functions so that they can support wise business decision-making processes without harming other parties. The consistent application of governance principles in the moral corridor can provide added value for stakeholders and maintain a sustainable business growth process. Originality/value — This study explores the historical portrait of the development of business governance in Indonesia, especially in the ancient Javanese period. It interprets the moral meaning of ngunduh wohing pakarti in business governance principles.

Analisis Teoritik Atas Tulisan Geertz Tentang Kyai Jawa Sebagai Cultural Broker

This journal article aims to conduct a theoretical analysis of Geertz's article entitled "Javanese Kyai as Cultural Broker." Geertz's writing became one of the important contributions in anthropological studies on religion and culture in Indonesia. Geertz explains the role of the Javanese kyai as a cultural broker in Javanese society. The theoretical analysis in this article includes a study of the main concepts introduced by Geertz, such as kyai, culture, and cultural brokers. Through a theoretical approach, this article investigates these concepts with reference to anthropological theories and other relevant studies. The aim was to gain a deeper understanding of the role of Javanese kyai as cultural brokers in Javanese society. The study found that Kyai as a cultural broker acts as a mediator between different cultural groups, facilitating understanding, dialogue, and exchange between Javanese community groups and foreigners, such as the Japanese and Western cultures brought by modernists and the Dutch. The role of Kyai as a cultural broker has changed in line with changes in Indonesia's sociocultural and political systems. To continue to exist, Kyai needs to combine religious and secular knowledge and be involved in the NU political party, which has a coordinated organizational structure from the central to the branch level.

The Role of Education in Preserving Javanese Ethical Values

The advancement of technology and information has influenced social and cultural changes within society. This phenomenon is also evident in Javanese society, known for its high cultural values. One of the Javanese cultural values undergoing shifts due to the influence of modernization and globalization, and thus requiring preservation, is Javanese ethical values. To preserve Javanese ethical values as part of the local culture, a collaborative educational process involving schools, families, and communities is necessary to shape individuals’ characters that reflect love for Indonesian culture. Education plays a crucial role in preserving the nation’s culture through the implementation of the noble values it encompasses. This research was conducted with a qualitative approach, focusing on junior high school students in North Semarang.

SUWUNG: PENCARIAN KESEMPURNAAN HIDUP MASYARAKAT JAWA

Suwung is a concept in Javanese spirituality (Kejawen), which shows the condition when a person experiences what is known as the highest reality. A person who has attained Suwung feels connected to God, feels peace, knows where he came from and will return, knows the meaning and purpose of his life, has self-control and is free from the bonds of the world, accepts all situations with sincerity, shows compassion, and has desires to establish harmony with other people and nature. Spiritual well-being is a psychological theory that describes how a person relates to himself, others, God, and nature as a manifestation of his own rosperous state. This research is a literature study that aims to describe the concept of Suwung in the study of spiritual well-being. The results of this literature study indicate that the concept of spiritual well-being can explain Suwung as a form of spiritual well-being in the context of Javanese society. However, because spirituality is a concept that is close to culture, the description of Suwung and its manifestations in a person’s characteristics and behavior is more specific and in line with local values and wisdom in Javanese culture.

SUWUNG: PENCARIAN KESEMPURNAAN HIDUP MASYARAKAT JAWA

Suwung is a concept in Javanese spirituality (Kejawen), which shows the condition when a person experiences what is known as the highest reality. A person who has attained Suwung feels connected to God, feels peace, knows where he came from and will return, knows the meaning and purpose of his life, has self-control and is free from the bonds of the world, accepts all situations with sincerity, shows compassion, and has desires to establish harmony with other people and nature. Spiritual well-being is a psychological theory that describes how a person relates to himself, others, God, and nature as a manifestation of his own rosperous state. This research is a literature study that aims to describe the concept of Suwung in the study of spiritual well-being. The results of this literature study indicate that the concept of spiritual well-being can explain Suwung as a form of spiritual well-being in the context of Javanese society. However, because spirituality is a concept that is close to culture, the description of Suwung and its manifestations in a person’s characteristics and behavior is more specific and in line with local values and wisdom in Javanese culture.

Selamatan Bersih Desa sebagai Wujud Ucapan Syukur dalam Kontradiksi Budaya Jawa: Jaman Dahulu dan Sekarang

<p>In ancient times, the majority of Javanese people still carried out the culture or tradition of salvation. This research uses the tradition or clean culture of the village or also known as merti desa as the object of research. Village cleaning is an activity that is a symbol of public gratitude to God Almighty for all His gifts. This gift can be in the form of anything such as sustenance, safety, harmony and peace. However, along with the development of the era and cultural acculturation, there have been cultural changes in the present era, including changes in the culture of clean village salvation. Cultural changes in society are usually caused by the community itself, or come from immigrant communities. The purpose of this research is to provide information about Javanese society, Javanese culture, and the tradition of village clean salvation. This study used descriptive qualitative method. The results of this study indicate that there have been several changes in the implementation of the village clean salvation tradition. The implementation in ancient times is more complete when compared to the implementation today.</p>