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- Title
The Traditional Decision-making Process of Berkaul in Tanjung Emas, West Sumatra; Its Nature and Significance.
- Authors
UKER, Damres; FANANY, Rebecca
- Abstract
Berkaul is a traditional practice associated with the rice cultivation cycle in West Sumatra, Indonesia, intended to seek consensus within the local community about agricultural practices and management of water for irrigation. Berkaul is deeply rooted in the adat and worldview of the region but is much less commonly practiced today than in the past and has disappeared in many parts of the region. This article describes the process of berkaul in Tanjung Emas, West Sumatra, places it within the context of Minangkabau adat and tradition, and considers its value in fostering participation, empowerment, and social inclusion in the context of rural development.
- Subjects
WEST Sumatra (Indonesia); INDONESIA; RICE field irrigation; AGRICULTURAL sociology; MINANGKABAU (Indonesian people); ADAT law; RURAL development; RICE industry
- Publication
SOJOURN: Journal of Social Issues in Southeast Asia, 2011, Vol 26, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
0217-9520
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1355/sj26-1a