Powerful Custom, Dominated Country: Domination of Adat Functionaries over the Village Government in Kerinci Regency

Maulana, Rio Yusri and Wahid, Makmun and Rakhman, Moh. Arief and Yusuf, M and lega, Michael and effendi, Dori (2021) Powerful Custom, Dominated Country: Domination of Adat Functionaries over the Village Government in Kerinci Regency. Journal of Governance and Public Policy, 8 (1). pp. 60-70. ISSN 2549-7669 (online) | 2355-8695 (print)

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Abstract

The discussion on the power relationship between the state and adat is always exciting because it is most likely getting tension from the state through various regulations and keeps signifying its existence. An interesting phenomenon that happened after the downfall of the New Order regime and the expansion of the Regional Autonomy System's implementation was adat power's reappearance at the local level. For instance, the adat functionaries in Kerinci Regency signified their dominance over the village government. The studies about the relationship between adat and the state tend to put it as an identity and spirit for gaining support, power, and fund also tools to deal with the government. This study began since adat is in a dominant position over the village government in decisions making. This study found that the Kerinci Regency returned to adat as the government structure. As a result, it affected the village administration's stability and community solidarity mechanism in Kerinci Regency when resolving various conflicts. Thus, the meaning of domination, which is commonly interpreted as a negative issue, is turning out to be a contrary one since the community is more solid through adat. Keyword: Adat Functionary ; Decision Making; Village Government.

Type:	Article
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) H Social Sciences > HM Sociology H Social Sciences > HT Communities. Classes. Races J Political Science > JA Political science (General) J Political Science > JF Political institutions (General) J Political Science > JS Local government Municipal government
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Depositing User:	Rakhman
Date Deposited:	19 Mar 2021 02:01
Last Modified:	19 Mar 2021 02:01
URI:	https://repository.unja.ac.id/id/eprint/18499

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