KAJIAN TENTANG INANGUWANUA DAN SUMBANGSIHNYA BAGI PEMAHAMAN FEMINIS DI JEMAAT GERMITA SAHENTIMBANG GEMEH

Abstract

The aim of this research is to find out the views of the congregation and the community regarding inanguwanua, as well as the abomination of feminism and its contribution to feminist understanding in the GERMITA Sahentimbang Gemeh congregation. This research is qualitative research with descriptive methods carried out at GERMITA Sahentimbang Gemeh. Data was collected through documentation, observation and interview techniques. From the results of the analysis and interpretation of the data, indications are obtained that: (1) The GERMITA Sahentimbang Gemeh congregation understands the initial concept and history of inanguwanua with several different meanings. It is concluded that inanguwanua originates from the word inang which means referring to the figure of a woman or mother or oldest queen in the village according to the traditional elders in the village and this is also proven by the presence of a female figure who first took the position of inanguwanua in Gemeh village. (2) Feminist studies in the concept of inanguwanua provide a contribution and good understanding to traditional elders, to potential heirs inanguwanua and strengthening other women. These findings, it is recommended for the GERMITA Sahentimbang Gemeh congregation, especially for churches and traditional institutions. The Church provides understanding and guidelines for women's leadership through scripture and tradition, carrying out cadre formation for prospective traditional leaders.