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DOWRY AS THE SYMBOLIC TRANSACTION OF SAMAGAT OF DAYAK TAMAMBALOH IN MAINTAINING SOCIAL STRATA
Drs. Donatianus BSEP,M.Si. (a*) Efriani, S.Ag.,M.Ant. (b) Diaz Restu Darmawan, S.Pd.,M.A (c)

Prodi Antropologi FISIP Universitas Tanjungpura
Jalan Prof. Hadari Nawawi, Pontianak 1049


Abstract

Dayak Tamambaloh is divided into 4 social classes; Samagat, Pabiring, Ulun /Banua and Pangkam. Samagat is the highest strata and has the right as a leader called Tamanggung. Tamanggung is a Samagat with pure blood not mixed with the strata underneath. Therefore, Samagat is obliged to marry fellow Samagat with the aim of preserving offspring for the birth of prospective Tamanggung. However, this obligation collides with the exogamy marriage system of the Tamambaloh Dayak core family. Thus, this study aims to examine the way Samagat maintains its social strata. This research uses the concept of symbolic interaction. This study uses a qualitative method. Data collected by interview and observation. The unit of analysis for this study was Samagat Dayak Tamambaloh. This research shows, there is a panyonyok custom which becomes a symbol transaction to maintain the social strata of Samagat. Panyonyok is a dowry gift in the form of a fire cannon or gong or crock by the bridegroom to the bride. Symbolically Panyonyok has four functions. First, to maintain, raise the social strata of offspring or children. Second, the symbol of the union of the extended family of men and women. Third, a symbol of assurance of husband and wife loyalty. Fourth as a media "showing off", or a form of prestige.

Keywords: Dowry, Social Strata, Marriage Culture

Topic: Culture

Link: https://ifory.id/abstract/pXcMCERBKZur

Conference: INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON LANGUAGE, LITERATURE, CULTURE AND EDUCATION (ISLLCE 2019)

Plain Format | Corresponding Author (Efriani M.Ant.)

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