Identity Changes of Talang Mamak
Ella Agustian (*a), Sutinah (b),

Human Resources Development, Airlangga university Jl.Airlangga 4-6 Surabaya 60286
* adm[at]pasca.unair.ac.id

Abstract

Change is a natural state that constantly happened, whether it was rapidly or slowly. It is also occur to Talang Mamak Tribe reside at Talang Jerinjing village, their traditional characteristic were change, used to known as a very primitive traditional tribe, but getting here the characteristic were changed, blend with the migrant that brought modern identity and relieve their traditional identity. This research is to analyze what is cause of this identity change by using qualitative method approach. Generally qualitative method is defined as naturalistic research since it was done by naturally and directly interviewing to the resource person and involved in social condition around of Talang Mamak tribe. Talang Mamak tribe located in Talang Jerinjing village area which no other is the forerunner of their growth. In this research will be conclude the reason of why Talang Mamak tribe change their identity? by merge Petter L Berger and Thomas Luckmann theory, on their theory there are three things that can develop process of change, the process respectively are Externalization that carried by new comer and introduced by direct interaction, Objectification that transform their mindset, and Internalization that reform their culture become a new identity that leave their old culture

Keywords: Change of Identity, Talang Mamak, Social construction

Topic: Social Sciences