Tommy Andriansyah, Khaerul Umam, Hafizh Yusuf Muhammad, Islam Al Hamid, Andiena Asnal Wahidah, Prudence Queisha Qurrota Ayunin, Aqila Zakiya Nafisah

Transformation of democratic values in lakon Petruk Dadi Ratu

Introduction

Transformation of democratic values in lakon petruk dadi ratu. Analyze democratic values in "Petruk Dadi Ratu," a cultural & political critique of power abuse and corruption in Indonesian leadership. Learn about integrity, justice, and participation.

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the transformation of democratic values reflected in the play Petruk Dadi Ratu from a cultural and political perspective. The story tells the story of a minor character, Petruk, who suddenly becomes a leader, reflecting socio-political dynamics that are relevant to the context of democracy in Indonesia. The symbolism in this play has criticized the abuse of power, corruption, and leadership without competence. A qualitative approach with content analysis method was used to interpret the symbolic meaning and democratic values in the play. The results show that Petruk Dadi Ratu contains messages about the importance of integrity, justice, equality, and people's participation in the government system. In addition to being a medium of entertainment, this play has an educational function, builds social awareness, and becomes a reflection on the condition of Indonesian politics, especially related to the challenges of oligarchy and moral crisis in leadership. Thus, Petruk Dadi Ratu contributes to preserving local culture while supporting the formation of democratic awareness based on traditional values.

Review

This study, "Transformation of democratic values in lakon Petruk Dadi Ratu," presents a timely and highly relevant analysis of an iconic Indonesian cultural narrative. By focusing on the play *Petruk Dadi Ratu*, the authors effectively employ a qualitative content analysis to explore the symbolic meanings and democratic values embedded within the story of a common character's unexpected rise to leadership. The abstract clearly articulates the study's aim to dissect the socio-political dynamics reflected in the play, particularly in relation to abuses of power, corruption, and incompetent leadership pertinent to Indonesia's contemporary democratic context. The preliminary findings, which highlight messages concerning integrity, justice, equality, and public participation, signal a significant contribution to understanding local cultural critiques of governance. A major strength of this research lies in its interdisciplinary approach, effectively bridging cultural studies with political science. By examining *Petruk Dadi Ratu*, a traditional Javanese *lakon*, the study not only underscores the enduring relevance of local cultural expressions but also demonstrates their capacity to function as powerful mediums for socio-political commentary and education. The identification of the play's dual role as entertainment and a vehicle for building social awareness and political reflection is particularly compelling. This approach enriches our understanding of how traditional narratives can be leveraged to address contemporary challenges such as oligarchy and moral crises in leadership, thereby fostering democratic consciousness rooted in indigenous values while simultaneously preserving cultural heritage. While the abstract successfully establishes the study's compelling premise and significant findings, the full paper would benefit from a more detailed exposition of the specific "transformations" of democratic values observed, providing concrete examples from the play and explicitly connecting them to historical or contemporary Indonesian political shifts. Further discussion on the theoretical framework used to link traditional symbolism with modern democratic concepts could also enhance its scholarly rigor and provide a deeper understanding of the "cultural and political perspective." Nevertheless, this study makes a valuable contribution by demonstrating the vital role of local culture in political discourse and civic education, offering a unique perspective highly pertinent to non-Western democracies and making it a significant addition to the literature on cultural politics and democratic theory.

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