BENDERA MERAH PUTIH DALAM ARAREM (Studi Sosiologis Tentang Makna Simbolik Bendera Merah Putih dalam Upacara Pembayaran Maskawin pada Masyarakat Desa Ambroben, Distrik Biak Kota)
Abstract: Ararem is a Papuan
identity (Ambroben, Biak), meaning of payment process of a dowry. Ararem in the
practice "requires" the family and relatives of men marching
procession accompanied by dancing and singing usher in dowry to the family home
women who want to marry. In this ceremony one of the conditions is the use of
Red and White Flag, a symbol of Indonesian national identity. This reality
becomes problematic because ararem is not a state ceremony. Some of the
findings in this study are: a). the flag is interpreted as a "rubber
stamp" function validate dowry delivered by the male to the female; b).
Meaningful giver "message" that the dowry was ready paid. So, depth
meaning as "means of exchange" and mark the handover of dowry; c).
Meaningful appreciation and respect for the new identity, which became
Indonesia; d). Meaningful expression of fear and self defense; e) meaningful
protection and security. The use of the flag is influenced by several factors,
namely: a). Tradition; b). Fear and self-defense; and c). Protection and
security.
Key words: Red White flag, simbolic, identity, Dowry , Ararem ,
Ambroben , integration of Papua into Indonesia
Penulis: Harto Bernabas Berty
Sawen, Pamerdi Giri Wiloso, Elly Esra Kudubun
Kode Jurnal: jpsosiologidd160251
