The Role of the Pingitan (Karia) Tradition in the Formation of Women's Character in Lianosa Village, South Tongkuno District, Muna Regency, Indonesia (2015–2025)

Abstrak

This study aims to analyze the implementation of the Pingitan (Karia) tradition and its role in shaping women's character in Lianosa Village, South Tongkuno District, Muna Regency, during the period 2015-2025. The study employed the historical method using historical and descriptive qualitative approaches. Data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, document analysis, and documentation. The data were analyzed through the stages of heuristics, source criticism (verification), interpretation, and historiography. The findings reveal that the implementation of the Karia tradition consists of the preparation stage, the kaghombo (seclusion) process, the delivery of moral advice, and the closing stages, including katandano wite and kaghorono bansa. These stages embody values of discipline, responsibility, self-control, patience, respect for parents, religiosity, and adherence to customary norms that are internalized throughout the ritual process. The Karia tradition functions not only as a rite of passage into adulthood but also as a local wisdom-based character education mechanism that shapes women's identity within Muna society. Although its implementation has undergone several adjustments due to social change and modernization, the fundamental cultural values embedded in the Karia tradition continue to be preserved by the people of Lianosa Village. This study concludes that the Pingitan (Karia) tradition plays a significant role in preserving local cultural heritage while strengthening women's character formation in society.

Kata kunci

• Character Formation
• Karia Tradition
• Local Wisdom
• Women