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From Women’s Positioning to Local Values

Reading Tolakinese Folktales as Cultural Means to Convey the Motherhood Concept

Authors
Heksa Biopsi Puji Hastuti1, 2, *, A. B. Takko Bandung1, Dessy Wahyuni2
1Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia
2National Research and Innovation Agency, Jakarta, Indonesia
*Corresponding author. Email: heks001@brin.go.id
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Heksa Biopsi Puji Hastuti
Available Online 19 May 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-394-8_13How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Tolakinese folktales; women’s positioning; local values of motherhood concept
Abstract

Tolakinese folktales reveal the community’s views on women’s roles and regional motherhood values. Three chosen tales were deconstructed into mythemes, revealing the community’s expectations of maternity and women’s unique social status. Each narrative emphasizes different aspects of parenting, such as moral rectitude, tenacity, and the protective role of women in families and society. The findings reveal the community’s understanding and expectations of motherhood, highlighting themes such as special position for women in the society, in context of community survival in the future. Each story highlights different aspects of motherhood, emphasizing resilience, moral integrity, and the nurturing role of women within their families and society. These narratives function as educational and preservational tools, transmitting essential cultural values and norms across generations, particularly within non-literate contexts. The study contributes to a deeper understanding of motherhood in Tolaki society and underscores the significance of oral literature in maintaining and disseminating indigenous knowledge.

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Proceedings of The 5th International Conference on Linguistics and Cultural Studies 5 (ICLC-5 2024)
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Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
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19 May 2025
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978-2-38476-394-8
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2352-5398
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