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by Makmur Sunusi (Introduction by), Arif Rohman (Author)
From the mid - 19th century the Samin people have made a contribution to resistance to Dutch colonial rule in rural Java by their non-violence movement and passive resistance (lijdelijk verset). History also notes that they have a unique culture and system of values which reflect their own local wisdom. However, many negative rumours have become widespread regarding this community. This book explores the marriage practices in Samin society and finds out how Samin society gives meaning to these marriage practices. It examines whether the practice of 'virginity tests' and 'stray marriages' exist in contemporary Samin society. To know the actual marriage practices of the Samin Klopoduwur, the author during his research used a feminist ethnography approach. Reading this book, the author invites us to enter this community and to look up many interesting aspects, such as their cultures, beliefs, customs and local wisdom.
Author Biography
Arif Rohman is a staff in the Directorate General for Social Rehabilitation, the Ministry of Social Affairs RI. He received his Bachelor of Social Work from the Bandung School of Social Welfare in 2000 and Master of Arts in Urban Studies from the University of Indonesia in 2004. Supported by Australian Development Scholarship (ADS), he received his Master of Arts in Women's and Gender Studies from the University of New England in 2009. His research interests lie in the areas of child protection, gender-based violence, ageing, indigenous community, disability affected by leprosy, and urban poverty. Currently, he is studying PhD in Social Work at Charles Sturt University, Australia. He has worked nationally and internationally with IDPs Children in Aceh post-tsunami, survivors of human trafficking, people living with HIV/AIDS and homeless people. He can be reached at arif_rohman@hotmail.com.
