Customary Marriage Culture of the Gampong Iboih Community

Study of Social Change in Interracial Marriages in Suka Makmue District, Sabang City, Aceh Province

Abstract

The process of carrying out an interracial marriage often requires a process in which couples from different cultures attempt to incorporate elements of their respective cultures into their marriage. There are also social changes in marriage from various aspects in society, namely traditional norms, religious values, cultural traditions, cultural commitment and communication between nations. This research aims to describe and analyze the culture of interracial marriage in the Gampong Iboih community, Suka Makmue District, Sabang City and analyze the supporting and inhibiting factors of the traditional marriage culture of the Gampong Iboih community, Suka Makmue District, Sabang City. This research uses a qualitative approach with descriptive-qualitative methods and case studies. Data collection techniques are interviews, observation and documentation. Data validity uses triangulation of data sources, methods and theories. The results of this research show that the cultural processes resulting from marriage between nations are in the form of customary norms, religious values, cultural traditions, cultural commitment and communication between nations. Traditional norms are seen from the rules in society and daily life within social groups. Then religious values ??can be seen from converting to Islam before marrying into the Acehnese people. Cultural traditions in marriages between tribes are seen from habits such as mutual cooperation, clothing and food. Cultural commitment in marriage between nations, namely the agreement in marriage to make each other happy and create a harmonious family. Communication between nations in marriage is understanding the character of the couple and good communication in the household. The supporting factors for marriage between nations include openness, tolerance between both parties, flexibility, education and social support. Apart from that, several factors inhibit marriage between nations, namely different values ??and norms between husband and wife, citizenship and legal issues, and language differences.