Ulos di tugu khatulistiwa

YogyakartaJuly 22, 2011

Presented at the

International Conference “Exploration of Asian

Indigenous Perspective: Communalities and Differences”

By

ALBERT ARIE BONIVOR

Psychology Faculty of

Sanata Dharma University

Pontianak and Conflict

Pontianak is the capital of West Borneo (WB) Province.

• Every 30 years, conflict between ethnic in WB. Start in 1900s until 1990s.

• 15 conflicts happen in the 4th period (1960-1990) between Dayaknese, Melayunese and Maduranese.

(Alqadrie, 2009)

• Conflict in WB involve only certain ethnic groups. (Dayaknese, Melayunese and Maduranese.)

• The high sense of solidarity in defending and ethnic groups.

• Ethnic groups in WB has always identified with a specific religion.

• Other ethnicities with the same religion, not involved in the conflict. → Based on ethnic

Pontianak and Conflict (cont.)

Bataknese in Pontianak :

• More than 100 years lives in WB.

• 0.5% from the total population of Pontianak.

• Never joined any conflict.

Pontianak and Conflict (cont.)

WB is a liable

area for conflict

More than 100 years

lives in WB

Bataknese never joined

any conflict

Pontianak and Conflict (cont.)

• How does the process andacculturation strategies performedby Bataknese in Pontianak?

Main Research Questions

• Methods: Qualitative Descriptive

• Data Collection: Interview & observation

• The validity of the data: Triangulation & Extension observations.

• Informant :

- Bataknese (3 persons) who have lived and settled in Pontianak more than 20 years.

- Significant others who related to the study

Overview of the Study

Acculturation is a process of culturalchange and psychological changes as aresult of contacts between cultural groupsand members of his group.

(John W. Berry, 2004)

Acculturation

BATAK CultureDalihan Na ToluTerminologi yang mengatur pola hubungandan perilaku antar sesama orang Batak.

• 3 HHamoraon (Richness, Possessions)Hagabeon (Descendants, Children)Hasangapon (Honour, Glory)

BATAK Culture (cont.)

Result

Batak Cultural Value:Hasangapon

Manifestation :Education

The economic condition of families do not

support

There are familiesin Pontianak

Batak Cultural Value :Kinship

Migrationto Pontianak

Manifestation :Good Job

Batak Cultural Value:Hamoraon

Migration Process Dynamics

INTERACTION

"Sidapot solup do na ro“

(people who came to be using local liters : means thatpeople must using local rules)

“Ringkot jala denggan marale-ale”

(trying to maintain good relations with colleagues orclose friends)

"Dame mardonggan sahuta“

(always harmonious neighbors)

Result

Acculturation Strategy : Integration

- Adaptation to the Cultural Rights in Pontianak

- Maintain the Batak Culture

Result

• Bataknese cultural values becomes a guideline that directs the behavior of Bataknese to adapt to wherever they are.

• Bataknese in Pontianak trying to prevent conflict.

• Bataknese chosen integration as a strategy in acculturated.

Conclusion

• Drs. Bontor Panggabean

• Dr. Christina Siwi Handayani

• Dr. Y. Argo Twikromo

• Prof. Dr. Syarif Ibrahim Alqadrie

• Sasmito Adi Singowidjojo, S.Psi.

• MRH. Panggabean, M.Si.

• Khidir Marsanto, S.Ant.

Acknowledgements