Case Study: The Cultural Concept of ^Basangaja^ as a Form of Bullying in Schools in Maluku Marlyen Sharly Sapulette (1*), Fricean Tutuarima (2), Titus Gaite (3)
1,2,3 Pancasila and Citizenship Education Study Program, Pattimura University
Jl. Ir. M. Putuhena, Poka, Tlk. Ambon City, Maluku
*msharly04[at]outlook.com
Abstract
The research is motivated by cases of bullying that occurred in schools in Maluku with deliberate reasons, or the local term ^Basangaja^. By examining the cultural concept of ^Basangaja^, this research aims to identify specific forms of bullying that may appear in the practice of ^Basangaja^ in the school environment. Basangaja^ is a cultural practice that depicts familiarity to strengthen group ties in Maluku society. However, in this modern era, the ^Basangaja^ culture has begun to lose its meaning and has characteristics similar to bullying, both in verbal and non-verbal forms. Forms of verbal bullying such as ^Bamaki^, ^Muka Itam^, ^Panoso^, ^Rambu Karibo^, ^Kaskadu^, ^Kasta Badaki^, and ^Mongo-Mongo^, while non-verbal forms include ^Bakalai^, ^Palungku^, and ^Labrak^. The research used a case study method with a qualitative approach. Data were collected through interviews with students and teachers, as well as direct observation in the school environment to explain the actual conditions that occurred. The results of the research show that the practice of ^Basangaja^ is often not identified as bullying by the perpetrators or victims because it is wrapped in a cultural context and considered part of social learning. However, this has a negative impact on the sense of security of students who are victims and affects their desire to go to school. This research recommends the importance of a culture-based approach in dealing with bullying, which involves the active participation of teachers, families, and local communities to change the perception of ^Basangaja^ in order to create an inclusive school environment.
Keywords: Basangaja, Bullying, School, Maluku
Topic: Socio-Economic Empowerment and Cultural Identity
