Local Wisdom of Samin Community in Tradition and Modernization Frame

Nur Hadi

2017

Abstract

Geographical location and cultural isolation cause Samin community develops specific traditions that become a major factor in maintaining the existence of their community until now. This research attempted to explore their various local wisdom in maintaining tradition, particularly in facing modernization, included the potential conflict in Samin vs. Semen phenomenon. The purpose of this study are: (1) to describe the situation and cultural conditions of Samin community with their ethnographic background; (2) to describe and analyze the modernization process that occurs and enters Samin community life, and how their responses. The research approach used is qualitative-ethnographic model of Spradley with progressive step forward gradually. The research findings are: (1) Samin doctrine (Saminism) is derived from Samin Surosentiko doctrine which teaches “Sedulur Sikep”, where they rekindle the spirit of resistance against the Dutch without violence. They isolated themselves and until in 1970s, they had just known Indonesia had independence. They are scattered on several places in Central and East Java, with the largest concentrations are in Blora and Bojonegoro, Kendeng Mountains region. Outsiders often regard them as an innocent group which do not like to steal, refuse to pay taxes, and often become jokes. The point of Samin doctrine centers on five teachings, i.e.: not going to school; not wearing a cap, but wearing “iket”, which is a kind of cloth tied to the head; not polygamy; not wearing trousers, but only knee-length; not trading and rejecting capitalism. (2) Modernization has entered the life of Samin community quite swiftly. They respond the arisen influences intelligently and wisely. Their tradition becomes a key factor for their survival, especially when it comes into contact with industrialism that creates social conflicts with outside communities.

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Hadi N. (2017). Local Wisdom of Samin Community in Tradition and Modernization Frame.In 2nd International Conference on Sociology Education - Volume 2: ICSE, ISBN 978-989-758-316-2, pages 41-45. DOI: 10.5220/0007104106810685


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@conference{icse17,
author={Nur Hadi},
title={Local Wisdom of Samin Community in Tradition and Modernization Frame},
booktitle={2nd International Conference on Sociology Education - Volume 2: ICSE,},
year={2017},
pages={41-45},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0007104106810685},
isbn={978-989-758-316-2},
}


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TY - CONF

JO - 2nd International Conference on Sociology Education - Volume 2: ICSE,
TI - Local Wisdom of Samin Community in Tradition and Modernization Frame
SN - 978-989-758-316-2
AU - Hadi N.
PY - 2017
SP - 41
EP - 45
DO - 10.5220/0007104106810685