Interethnic Marriage Between Makassarese and Javanese in Makassar City

Darman Manda, Andi Octamaya Tenri Awaru, Dyan Paramitha Darmayanti

2024

Abstract

This study examines the forms of cultural adaptation and social impacts in cross-ethnic marriages between Makassarese and Javanese in Makassar City, a multicultural city inhabited by various ethnicities, including Bugis, Makassar, Mandar, Toraja, and Java. Using a descriptive qualitative method and involving eight couples as informants, this study explores four main forms of adaptation by cross-ethnic couples, namely effective communication, incorporation of cultural traditions, adjustment of values and daily habits, and parenting with a multicultural approach. These four forms of adaptation help couples build harmony, strengthen intercultural understanding, and form an inclusive family identity. In addition, this study found four social impacts of cross-ethnic marriage, namely the enrichment of cultural identity, increased tolerance, expansion of social networks, and multicultural education for children. These impacts make inter-ethnic couples agents of change who contribute to social cohesion and integration in Makassar City. This study recommends open communication and continued appreciation of each other's cultures in inter-ethnic marriages, as well as greater community support to appreciate cultural diversity. Further research is expected to explore the long-term impact of inter-ethnic marriages on multicultural identity and attitudes across generations, taking into account economic and educational aspects of cultural adaptation.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Manda D., Awaru A. and Darmayanti D. (2024). Interethnic Marriage Between Makassarese and Javanese in Makassar City. In Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Humanities Education, Law, and Social Science - Volume 1: ICHELS; ISBN 978-989-758-752-8, SciTePress, pages 288-295. DOI: 10.5220/0013419200004654

in Bibtex Style

@conference{ichels24,
author={Darman Manda and Andi Awaru and Dyan Darmayanti},
title={Interethnic Marriage Between Makassarese and Javanese in Makassar City},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Humanities Education, Law, and Social Science - Volume 1: ICHELS},
year={2024},
pages={288-295},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0013419200004654},
isbn={978-989-758-752-8},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Humanities Education, Law, and Social Science - Volume 1: ICHELS
TI - Interethnic Marriage Between Makassarese and Javanese in Makassar City
SN - 978-989-758-752-8
AU - Manda D.
AU - Awaru A.
AU - Darmayanti D.
PY - 2024
SP - 288
EP - 295
DO - 10.5220/0013419200004654
PB - SciTePress