Representation of Culture in the Batak Family in the film “Catatan Harian Menantu Sinting”
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https://doi.org/10.35891/ka7nqz42Keywords:
batak culture, representation, semiotics, patriarchy, family communicationAbstract
The objective of the study is to explore cultural values and family dynamics within Batak traditions as portrayed through the film. Using John Fiske’s semiotic analysis, the research applies a qualitative descriptive approach, focusing on three levels of meaning: reality, representation, and ideology. The findings reveal that Batak culture is symbolized through values such as hamoraon (wealth), hasangapon (honor), and hagabeon (descendants), as well as the life philosophy Dalihan Na Tolu, which governs family structure and roles. The study concludes that the film not only reflects Batak traditions but also critiques the social pressure imposed on women in familial roles.
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