Nobility
Indonesia as a multicultural nation has many tribes.
According to the data of census in 2000 by BPS, there are over 300 ethnic
groups that spread around the world. Java tribe is the biggest tribe in
Indonesia with population reach 41% of the total population. Every ethnic, has
its own term to classify the society. For example, Karaeng, Daeng and Andi as
noblemen from Makassar. Priyayi (blue
blood), Raden Mas and Raden from java and etc. All of the terminologies to
classify people have their own history to be accepted in society.
it is believed that, nobility title has historical value for
giving to people. Only the generation of king, or hero who gets the title. In
Bugis tribe for instance, “andi” will be given automatically to children if the
parents are “andi” as well. The title will continue for all generations if they
can keep it by marrying with the same noble couple. In this term, people prefer
to say that “ we have to keep the nobility title because it is the historical remain.
It reminds us about the struggle of our hero in the past “.
However, in a real context of life, nobility title does
not have a sacral value anymore. It is given not only for the generation of the
hero or nobleman but also the one who has big influence in society. For
example, Mr. A does not have historical line as nobleman in his family, but he
is the richest man in his environment. As a result, people will call him as “
raden mas, andi, karaeng, opu, etc “.
Moreover, many people use their nobility title to do nepotism,
discrimination and even despotism.
In conclusion, the title is not just the way it is but
people create it to get a special treatment In the society. Whether noblemen or
common society should portray their
status in a big stage of life to harmonize the world.
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