TRENDY VEILS: YOUNG JAVANESE WOMEN BETWEEN ISLAM AND MODERNITY
ABSTRACT: This study aims to
describe several aspects of Javanese tradition, Islamic values and modernity influencing
young Javanese women in taking up trendy veils. This research is a qualitative
study conducted on Javanese
female students wearing
trendy veils from
four universities in
Surakarta. Data were collected through observations, questionnaires and
interviews in focus group discussion. The
findings show some
cultural values derived
from Javanese tradition,
Islam, and modernity influencing and determining the
practice of wearing trendy veils among female Javanese Muslim students. From the perspective of modernity, it was
found that the practice of trendy veiling among these female
students is influenced
by the idea
of practicality, freedom
and autonomy. While traditional Javanese values such as
etiquette, relationships and honor also find its relevance to their practice of
veiling, it is Islamic religious orientation, the intention for
self-improvement based on sharia that becomes the determinant factor in the
decision of taking up trendy veils.
Author: Karunia Purna
Kusciati, Susilorini, Insiwi Febriary
Journal Code: jpantropologigg130017
