The Role of Dukun Suwuk and Dukun Prewangan in Curing Diseases in Kediri Community
Abstract: Finding a cure when
people get sick is an important thing. One of
the efforts done by Kediri people in finding for a cure is to come to a
Dukun (Shaman/traditional healer) Suwuk and Dukun Prewangan. The purposes of
this research are to know the profiles and methods of Dukun Suwuk and Dukun
Prewangan, and their role in curing diseases. This research used descriptive qualitative
method. The results of this research show that (1) the process of healing and
problem solution performed by Dukun Suwuk uses prayer as a key source of power.
And Dukun Prewangan uses the help of supernatural beings who become their
working partners to cure or resolve the problem, (2) Dukun Suwuk and Dukun
Prewangan has an important role in society because of their presence is needed
and respected. In addition, Dukun Suwuk and Dukun Prewangan who have been
offering the services had experienced a lot of things as a living experience,
(3) healing process performed by Dukun Suwuk and Dukun Prewangan is one
solution for patients to be free from the ambiguous conditions of liminal
stage. Choosing to go to a traditional healer healing is a rational choice for
each patient.
Penulis: Ratih Tyas Arini, Moh
Yasir Alimi, Gunawan
Kode Jurnal: jpsosiologidd160325
