The Influence of Intermarriage (Java-Lampung) on Social Change in the Community in Gunung Sugih Village

Abstract

The aim of the research is to analyze Javanese and Lampung traditional marriages in
Gunung Sugih Village, the factors that cause intermarriage, the implementation
process, and the social changes that arise in society. The method used in this research
is qualitative research with a descriptive analysis approach. The subjects used in this
research were traditional leaders from the Lampung tribe, husband and wife couples
involved in intermarriage (amalgamation), Javanese people. Data collection
techniques in this research used observation, interviews and documentation.
Meanwhile, data analysis techniques are carried out by reducing, presenting data and
drawing conclusions. Based on the results of this research, it can be concluded that (1)
Javanese and Lampung traditional marriages in Gunung Sugih Village, Gunung Sugih
District, Central Lampung Regency, still maintain their respective traditions even
though there are stages of Javanese customs that are not used. (2) The factors that
cause intermarriage to occur are feelings of love and a sense of compatibility,
education, local environment and work. (3) The process includes pre-wedding,
implementation and post-wedding stages, which combine the traditions of both tribes.
(4) The social changes that occur include changes in social structure and kinship
integration, changes in language and communication and marriage customs.