Transmisi pengetahuan : (satu kajian kes tentang seks dan pengetahuan tumbuhan tradisional Melayu di Kampung Bugis, Riau, Indonesia)
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Date
2002-11
Authors
Achmad, Nurman
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Universiti Sains Malaysia
Abstract
Medicinal herb is an alternative medicine for some people in society.
Many studies and discussions have been done about the use of herbs and how
the herb is formulated as medicine. Nevertheless, the issues about from whom
and how the knowledge is passed among people in society are rarely
discussed. Thus, this study examines traditional medicinal herbs, especially
aboufthe use of herbs as medicines in relation to sexual activities, and how the
knowledge is passed and spread to people in society.
The present study was conducted among Malay people in Kampung
Bugis in Riau Island, Tanjung Pinang, Indonesia. As Muslims, the Malays are
very susceptible to sensitive matters; like talking about sex which is considered
a taboo. ·For them, just like for other Muslims in Indonesia, the discussion
about sex before marriage is generally forbidden.
Nevertheless, the result of this study shows that the taboo value has
been removed among the Malays in Kampung Bugis. Findings from this study
indicates that conversations about sex is common and it happens any time and
anywhere. From the 25 male and the 25 female respondents taken as
samples, it was found that there was transmission of knowledge on sex, from
females to males, and vice-versa. The transmission of knowledge did not only
happen among the same age group, but also from the elder to the younger and
vice-versa.
Regarding medicinal herbs, this study also indicates that knowledge
transmission is not limited to any particular venue. It was also discovered from
this study, that the use of herbs is not restricted to the physical environment of
Kampung Bugis.
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Ttumbuh-tumbuhan sebagai ubat-ubatan dalam hubungan seks.