Educational-Sociological Study on the Tradition of Fishing by Women in Ndao Island, Indonesia

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to find out the fishing traditions carried out by women on Ndao Island, and to analyse the pedagogical-sociological values contained in these fishing traditions that need to be passed on to the next generation. The results obtained from this study are that there are a number of fishing traditions carried out by women on Ndao Island, namely Dja’i, Lege tatohi, Hèb’bi, Pasèra, and Bhabho. From this tradition there are a number of pedagogical and sociological values obtained and need to be passed on to future generations, namely: 1). Men learn to appreciate women’s work, 2). The equipment used to catch fish are kalera and kanaca, and these two tools are used as a symbol of marriage. 3). People are taught to be patient and diligent in doing a job. 4). The community learns from the Ndao women to always work together in doing a job. 5). Learn to share results as a form of embodiment of love for others.