TERASING DALAM BUDAYA BARAT DAN TIMUR: POTRET “NYAI” HINDIA BELANDA, ABAD XVII-XX
Abstrak: “Nyai” is the concept
that refer to native woman (including Chinese and Japanese woman) who life
without married relationship with European, Chinese, or Arabian man. However
the position of “Nyai” is not accepted by foreigner (commonly western society)
and indigenous people (commonly eastern society), but they have important role
in the family and social-culture in Hindia Belanda, XVII-XX. Beside the
negative image attaching to “Nyai”, they also have positive side in society
life as cultural mediator between western and eastern culture. It is giving a
chance for “Nyai” to give any cultural influence from one society or group to
another. The study can give the reader a lot of understanding about development
of sexuality in Nusantara (The past Indonesia) and the point is the study like
the basic form to explain the phenomena of unmarried couple today. In short,
this study will focus on the image and role of “Nyai” in Hindia Belanda,
XVII-XX.
Penulis: FX. Domini BB Hera,
Daya Negri Wijaya
Kode Jurnal: jpantropologidd140008
