This study examines the role of pikukuh (customary law) as a strategy of cultural resistance employed by the Baduy community in responding to modernization. The Baduy people of Lebak Regency, Banten, are one of Indonesia’s indigenous communities that have consistently preserved their cultural identity through the value system of pikukuh. Using a qualitative approach with a case study method, this research analyzes the socio-cultural, political, and educational dimensions of pikukuh practices. Data were collected through a literature review of international and national journals, as well as an analysis of policy documents. The findings indicate that pikukuh functions as a mechanism of social control that regulates the relationship between humans, nature, and the Creator, while simultaneously serving as a form of cultural resistance to the hegemony of modernization. In the socio-cultural dimension, pikukuh shapes a collective identity grounded in ecological wisdom. Politically, pikukuh serves as the foundation of customary autonomy that negotiates with the formal governance system. In the educational context, the transmission of pikukuh knowledge occurs through informal, family-based, and tradition-oriented learning. This study contributes to an understanding of indigenous community strategies for sustaining their existence in the era of globalization, as well as the relevance of local values for sustainable development.

Authors:
Sidik Puryanto, Universitas Terbuka, Indonesia

About the Presenter(s)
Dr. Sidik Puryanto, M.Pd. is a lecturer and academic in the field of education who is actively involved in teaching, research, and academic development. His areas of expertise include educational studies, curriculum, and the enhancement of learning

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