The Status and Role of Women in the Community of Suku Dayak Hindu Budha Bumi Segandhu Indramayu

摘要

The community of Suku Dayak Hindu Budha Bumi Segandhu Indramayu values the status and role of women as being more important compared to that of men's. This study applied descriptive method and Spradley's analysis design to explain the phenomenon. The result of this study shows that the highest status and role of women in SDHBBSI are shaped through the concept of ngaula ning anak rabi. This concept obligates men to serve women, while liberating women from domestic work responsibilities. Further analysis of the concept reveals that the concept of ngaula ning anak rabi is originated from the local belief system.