Latifa Ramonita, Joe Harrianto Setiawan, Yuniarti Rahayu, Hazel Rizky Faiza

Eksplorasi Komunikasi Nonverbal Tata Ruang di Masyarakat Adat Baduy Dalam

Introduction

Eksplorasi komunikasi nonverbal tata ruang di masyarakat adat baduy dalam. Telusuri komunikasi nonverbal tata ruang masyarakat Baduy Dalam sebagai simbolisme budaya, identitas, & adaptasi. Pahami nilai, struktur sosial, & ketaatan adat yang terefleksi.

Abstract

Penelitian ini mengkaji bentuk komunikasi budaya nonverbal dalam tata ruang masyarakat Baduy Dalam sebagai wujud simbolisme, identitas, dan adaptasi budaya. Sebagai komunitas adat yang menolak modernisasi, masyarakat Baduy Dalam mengekspresikan nilai-nilai, norma, dan sistem kepercayaannya melalui penataan ruang yang khas, baik dalam skala rumah tangga maupun struktur pemukiman secara kolektif. Pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode observasi partisipatif dan studi pustaka digunakan untuk memahami makna simbolik di balik struktur ruang seperti leuit (lumbung padi), rumah adat, jalur jalan, serta posisi geografis antar kampung. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tata ruang tidak sekadar bersifat fungsional, melainkan merepresentasikan struktur sosial, relasi kekuasaan, dan ketaatan terhadap nilai kosmologis masyarakat Baduy Dalam. Selain itu, tata ruang juga menjadi strategi adaptif terhadap tekanan eksternal, seperti pariwisata dan kebijakan pembangunan, tanpa mengorbankan prinsip adat. Temuan ini menegaskan bahwa ruang fisik dalam budaya tradisional merupakan medium komunikasi budaya yang sarat makna dan berperan dalam mempertahankan identitas komunal. Penelitian ini berkontribusi pada kajian komunikasi budaya, khususnya dalam memahami peran ruang sebagai wacana nonverbal dalam masyarakat adat. This study explores the forms of nonverbal cultural communication embedded in the spatial organization of the Baduy Dalam community, highlighting its symbolic, identity-forming, and adaptive dimensions. As an indigenous society that resists modernization, the Baduy Dalam express their values, norms, and belief systems through a distinctive arrangement of space—both in domestic settings and communal village structures. A qualitative approach was employed, utilizing participant observation and literature review to uncover the symbolic meanings behind spatial elements such as the leuit (rice barn), traditional houses, pathways, and the geographical positioning of villages. The findings reveal that spatial arrangements serve not only functional purposes but also represent social hierarchies, power relations, and adherence to cosmological beliefs. Furthermore, spatial organization emerges as a cultural strategy for adapting to external pressures such as tourism and government development policies, without compromising traditional values. This research affirms that physical space in traditional culture functions as a medium of rich cultural communication and plays a key role in sustaining communal identity. The study contributes to the field of cultural communication by emphasizing space as a meaningful nonverbal discourse within indigenous communities.

Review

The study "Eksplorasi Komunikasi Nonverbal Tata Ruang di Masyarakat Adat Baduy Dalam" presents a compelling investigation into the intricate relationship between nonverbal cultural communication and the spatial organization within the Baduy Dalam community. The research effectively frames spatial arrangements as a critical vehicle for symbolism, identity formation, and cultural adaptation, particularly pertinent given the Baduy Dalam's renowned resistance to modernization. By exploring how their unique values, norms, and belief systems are expressed through their distinctive spatial practices, from household layouts to village structures, the study addresses a significant gap in understanding the depth of cultural expression. The chosen qualitative methodology, combining participant observation with a literature review, appears highly appropriate for unraveling the complex symbolic meanings embedded within specific spatial elements. The abstract highlights several robust and insightful findings. It convincingly demonstrates that Baduy Dalam spatial arrangements extend far beyond simple functional utility, serving instead as profound representations of social hierarchies, power relations, and a deep adherence to cosmological beliefs. A significant strength of the research lies in its identification of spatial organization as a sophisticated cultural strategy for adapting to external pressures, such as tourism and government development policies, without compromising traditional values. By examining specific elements like the *leuit* (rice barn), traditional houses, pathways, and the geographical positioning of villages, the study effectively illustrates how physical space operates as a rich and dynamic medium for cultural communication, playing a crucial role in sustaining communal identity. This research makes a valuable contribution to the field of cultural communication, particularly by emphasizing the profound role of space as a meaningful nonverbal discourse within indigenous communities. The findings offer significant insights into the resilience and strategic ingenuity of traditional societies in navigating contemporary challenges while preserving their unique cultural heritage. While the abstract clearly articulates the "what" and "how" of this spatial communication and adaptation, future research building on this foundation could potentially explore the specific internal dynamics and decision-making processes involved in these spatial adaptations, or undertake comparative studies with other indigenous groups facing similar external pressures to further enrich the theoretical and practical implications.

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