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AKTOR KULTURAL DALAM PEMERINTAHAN TERENDAH DI SUMATERA BARAT (Posisi Ninik Mamak Dalam Struktural Adat dan Penyelenggaraan Pemerintahan Formal)

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: This paper aims to propose the existence of the role of indigenous actors both as tribal stakeholders as well as administrators of the nagari (local administrative village) in West Sumatera, home to the Minangkabau people. This study used qualitative approach. Both internal aspects and external consideration of the adat (tradition) are analysed using SWOT by in-depth interview and focus group discussion of the tribal stakeholders as well as indigenous actors. The result shows that there are important role and leadership of the cultural actors in the governance of nagari who are capable of appreciating the values and rights of indigenous people without ignoring the values of modern democracy. Key words: cultural actors, governance of nagari, Minangkabau tradition

Source: Humanus

DOI: 10.24036/jh.v12i1.3101

Author: Yasril Yunus

Institution: Universitas Negeri Padang

Language: English

Topic: Cultural and Religious Practices in Indonesia

Subfield: Cultural Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $65