Pemmali as a Social Regulatory Mechanism in the Bugis Community of Rumbia District, Bombana Regency (2000-2023)

Abstrak

This study examines the development of the pemmali tradition among the Bugis community in Rumbia District, Bombana Regency, from 2000 to 2023. The research focuses on three objectives: identifying types of pemmali that have cause-effect consequences, those without cause-effect consequences, and understanding the function of pemmali as a medium for character development among the younger generation. Using a descriptive qualitative historical approach, data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The findings show that cause-effect pemmali are widely practiced and strongly influence social behavior, while non-cause-effect pemmali are less known and are fading due to modernization. Pemmali related to pregnancy and children remain prevalent as intergenerational cultural knowledge. Overall, pemmali serves as a moral and ethical guide, contributing to the preservation of Bugis cultural values and the character development of youth.

Kata kunci

• Bugis community
• Pemmali
• Rumbia-Bombana
• Tradition
• character values