Priviet Social Sciences Journal

Indonesian migrant workers in the framework of legal protection and business existence

2025-07-12T23:59:02+07:00

This study discusses legal protection for Indonesian migrant workers in the dynamics of the diaspora and public policy challenges. Indonesian Migrant Workers play an important role as contributors to the country’s foreign exchange, but still face various problems such as human rights violations, violence, exploitation, and weak legal protection in the destination country. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with a juridical-sociological method through in-depth interviews and participatory observation of Indonesian migrant workers and secondary data analysis from official government documents and international reports. The results of the study show a significant gap between the protection policies that have been set by the government and the reality of their implementation in the field. The main problems include the rampant non-procedural placement by illegal agents, low digital literacy of Indonesian migrant workers regarding the government’s online reporting system, and limited coordination between related institutions. This study highlights the importance of cross-sector collaboration, both state and private, and the use of information technology to strengthen complaint mechanisms and the supervision of migrant worker placement in a transparent and accountable manner.

The phenomenon of inner marriage from the perspective of national marriage law and protection of women

2025-07-14T10:20:10+07:00

This article analyzes unregistered marriage in Indonesia from a national legal perspective, focusing on its impact on the rights of women and children. Applying a normative legal approach, the study reviews statutory law, religious fatwas, and court decisions to clarify that unregistered marriages, while sometimes valid religiously, however lack formal legal recognition under Undang-Undang Perkawinan. This legal gap exposes women to loss of civil rights and leaves children vulnerable to administrative discrimination and social stigma. The discussion also highlights legal developments following Putusan Mahkamah Konstitusi No. 46/PUU-VIII/2010, as well as the influence of local traditions and limited legal literacy. The article concludes by recommending legal reform, community legal education, and integration of customary practices to strengthen protection for affected groups.

Local community perception of Batik Parijotho Salak as a cultural identity of Sleman

2025-07-16T13:39:30+07:00

Salak Parijotho: A sign of the cultural identity of Sleman Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, batik is an expression of creativity. The goal of this research was to examine and assess how local residents view Parijotho Salak Batik as Sleman's cultural identity. This study employed a descriptive qualitative method of data collection, which included thorough interviews, participatory observations, and documentation. The younger generation views it as a potentially creative economy that can be developed, while artists and cultural icons see it as a cultural legacy that must be protected. The salak motif, which is typical of this batik, symbolizes Sleman's distinctiveness as the top producer of salak. Additionally, the research revealed obstacles to conservation and growth, such as inadequate promotion, competition with contemporary textile goods, and a scarcity of skilled artisans. The study's conclusion indicates that, while Parijotho Salak Batik has potential as a solid cultural identity, cooperation between the government, creative industry participants, and the community is necessary to maintain and foster it. In the context of modernization and globalization, these results add to a thorough understanding of the dynamics of local cultural identity.

Exploring teacher agency and instructional practices in implementing the Merdeka Curriculum: A qualitative study of English Language teaching in Indonesian Senior High Schools

2025-07-16T16:09:59+07:00

This study explored English teachers' practices in the implementation of English Language Teaching (ELT) under the Merdeka Curriculum in Indonesian senior high schools. Employing a qualitative case study approach, the researchers collected data through semi-structured interviews with three English teachers from three schools. This study investigated how teachers adapt the curriculum to classroom practice and their perceptions of students’ engagement and learning outcomes. To provide contextual insight, placement tests (vocabulary and reading tests) and writing test results were examined to illustrate the alignment between teaching approaches and outcomes. The findings revealed that teachers who adopted student-centered and collaborative strategies reported higher student motivation and stronger motivation on both tests. In contrast, a textbook-oriented or teacher-centered approach is associated with limited student progress. Therefore, this study emphasizes the critical role of teacher agency and the availability of resources in realizing the goals of the Merdeka Curriculum.

BTS’s ‘Spring Day’ through the lens of narrative paradigm and semiotics

2025-07-18T09:46:37+07:00

This study focuses on analyzing the meanings of BTS’s Spring Day music video through the lens of the Narrative Paradigm theory and Roland Barthes semiotics. The study used two primary data collection techniques: observation and literature review. The analysis found nine key scenes showing three stages of emotional transformation: grief, longing, and emotional liberation. Each stage reflects a specific mood, isolation, sorrow, longing, healing, or hope. Additionally, an analysis of eight key lyrics reveals four narrative stages: profound loss and clinging to hope, struggling with normalcy, emerging from despair, and messages of hope and closure. These findings highlight how Spring Day combines visual and lyrical elements to convey the universal message of loss and recovery. BTS’s storytelling on Spring Day offers an emotionally resonant and culturally relevant narrative enriched with semiotic meaning.

AI-mediated ecological resilience & Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in climate-vulnerable communities

2025-07-18T10:12:09+07:00

Climate change is not just an environmental risk but also a multiplier of gender-based violence (GBV), especially among impoverished communities that have been displaced and lack access to effective legal remedies. The research explores how environmental stresses such as floods, drought, and forced migration of communities amplify GBV in Sub-Saharan African and Southeast Asian climate-exposed areas. It also deals with the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for enhancing legal systems, risk pattern detection, and building gender-sensitive climate resilience. Using a qualitative socio-legal methodology, the study combines doctrinal legal analysis, feminist legal theory, and artificial intelligence tools like natural language processing (NLP) in analyzing public discourse, identifying policy gaps, and evaluating regulatory gaps. The key findings report increases in domestic violence, sexual exploitation, child marriage, and trafficking during the climate disasters, especially during the recovery phases. Although AI has promise in monitoring GBV trends online and in revealing policy blind spots on climate, ethical concerns are raised, especially around accessibility, surveillance concerns, and cultural exclusion. The study demands integrating GBV safeguards into climate adaptation legislation, codesign of moral AI systems with at-risk consumers, and binding international law to prevent GBV in the aftermath of disasters. It offers a rights model that connects gender justice, legal reform, and ethical application of AI.

The dynamics of the relationship between the Kotaagung Village government and the farmers group in the practice of Saemaul Undong values

2025-07-18T18:31:59+07:00

This study examines the dynamics of the relationship between the Kotaagung Village Government and farmer groups in adopting and implementing Saemaul Undong values as a community-based development strategy. Values such as independence, hard work, and solidarity serve as normative frameworks for interactions between state actors at the local level and farmer communities in efforts to improve food security and village welfare. Using a qualitative descriptive approach and data collection techniques, including in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentary studies, this study found that the relationship between the village government and farmer groups is dynamic and influenced by factors such as local leadership, institutional capacity, patterns of communication, and social trust. Despite challenges in terms of program consistency and the active participation of farmers and their groups, the practice of Saemaul Undong values successfully facilitates more productive collaboration in the planning and implementation of collective agricultural activities. This study recommends strengthening collaborative governance based on local transformative values as a foundation for sustainable village development in Indonesia.

Negotiating gender, body, and identity: Women’s experiences in nature lovers organizations and societal perceptions in Makassar

2025-07-20T15:02:25+07:00

This study explores how women engaged in adventurous activities within university-based nature lovers’ organizations in Makassar construct knowledge, interpret their bodies, and navigate societal perceptions. Employing a qualitative approach, this study draws on participant observations and in-depth interviews to examine women’s lived experiences in contexts traditionally dominated by men. The findings reveal that women’s knowledge manifests in three interconnected domains: understanding organizational culture and their motivations for joining; engaging in adventure education through experiential learning and skill development; and performing adventure activities while adapting to physical and social challenges. Women articulate the ambivalent meanings of their bodies, which they simultaneously view as obstacles requiring discipline and as sites of empowerment through training and resilience. Despite bodily changes that diverge from idealized feminine norms, these women continue to assert their identities as women, both through their appearance in public spaces and their preparation for field activities. This study highlights the complex negotiations of gender, body, and identity among women’s adventurers, situated within broader cultural constructions and societal expectations.

Exploring digital promotion as a tool for community empowerment: A participatory analysis of website utilization in Sumber Urip tourism village

2025-07-20T18:17:33+07:00

This study explores digital promotion as a tool for community empowerment through the use of the website desasumberurip.com in Sumber Urip Tourism Villages. As digital transformation has become increasingly crucial for rural tourism development, village management has adopted a website to enhance promotion and support local economic activities. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach, the study involved in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, observations, and content analysis of the website. Participants included key village stakeholders such as management, tourism unit leaders, and digital administrators. The findings reveal that the website serves as an initial step in digitalizing tourism promotion, offering accessible information about tourism attractions, cultural events, and local products. However, its current structure remains static, which limits its interactivity and timely updates. The identified challenges include limited digital literacy among the broader community, inadequate technological infrastructure, and the absence of integrated e-commerce features for local MSMEs. Despite these limitations, the website has begun to engage young community members in content management, indicating emerging opportunities for digital community empowerment. The study concludes that while the website represents significant progress in promoting Sumber Urip Tourism Villages, further development is required. Future efforts should focus on transitioning to a dynamic web platform, enhancing storytelling-based content, and increasing community participation to maximize the impact of digital promotions. Ultimately, optimizing the website holds potential not only for boosting tourism visibility, but also for empowering local communities and strengthening the village’s digital identity.

Reconfiguration media ecology in family communication practices at the era of digital convergence

2025-07-22T15:06:55+07:00

This study aimed to explore how the digital media ecosystem reconfigures family communication practices in the era of technological convergence and creates spaces for meaning negotiation between children and parents. Based on the Media Ecology Theory proposed by Marshall McLuhan and Neil Postman, media are understood not merely as technical channels, but as symbolic environments that shape patterns of interaction within households. This study employed a qualitative approach with a case study design. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participant observations, and documentation of digital interactions among five families in Bengkulu City. The findings reveal that digital media generates simultaneous, dynamic, and often ambiguous communication patterns, where family members are frequently physically present but psychologically detached (absent presence). The boundaries between private and public spaces have become increasingly blurred as personal devices penetrate intimate family settings. Meaning negotiation emerges continuously in defining rules for gadget use, maintaining emotional closeness, and preserving parental authority in an environment saturated with mediated experiences. Parents often struggle to balance control and trust, whereas children assert their autonomy in the digital sphere. These dynamics sometimes lead to tensions and misunderstandings, but also open opportunities for more dialogic and reflective engagements. This study underscores the importance of developing critical family media literacy as an adaptive strategy to mitigate the risks of dysfunctional communication and cultivate healthier, more intentional patterns of interaction. Strengthening media literacy within families can empower parents and children to navigate the complexities of technological convergence with greater awareness and mutual understanding.