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Matrilinial System and The Activity of Women Trafficking In West Sumatera

Year: 2017

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: This research is aimed at explaining the reality reflected in the phenomena of women trafficking related to matrilineal system owned by Minangkabau people in West Sumatera.The objective is to identify the factors influencing the existence of women trafficking in Minangkabau society.The research is conducted in West Sumatera (Padang, Tanah Datar, and Lima Puluh Kota).The data are collected by interviewing the society.Any documents related to women trafficking and some other related references are used as the supporting information for the analysis.Having analyzed the data, it is found that there are four factors influencing the existence of women trafficking in West Sumatera namely (1) the shifting of interpretation on local wisdom; (2) no regeneration of Minangkabau tradition; (3) rapid flow of technology; and (4) shifting of life style.

Source: International Conference on Education, Science, and Technology (ICEST)

DOI: 10.2991/icest-17.2017.33

Authors: Ike Revita, Rovika Trioclarise, Fahmi Gunawan

Institutions: Andalas University, Kementerian Kesehatan Republik Indonesia, Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kendari

Language: English

Topic: Cultural and Religious Practices in Indonesia

Subfield: Cultural Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Gender equality, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W2767733281