Advances in Language and Literary Studies ISSN: 2203-4714 www.alls.aiac.org.au The Philosophical Values of the Buginese-makassarese Women in the novel Pulau Based on the Adat Point of View: A Genetic Structural Review Syarifuddin Tundreng1*, E. Emzir2, Ninuk Lustyantie2 1Universitas Sembilanbelas November, Indonesia 2Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Indonesia Corresponding Author: Syarifuddin Tundreng, E-mail:
[email protected] ARTICLE INFO ABSTRACT Article history The purpose of this study is to obtain an in-depth understanding of the description of Buginese- Received: March 13, 2018 Makassarese women’s values in the novel Pulau by Aspar Paturusi from a customary (adat) Accepted: May 10, 2018 point of view completely and intact. This research, using a qualitative approach with content Published: June 30, 2018 analysis method. Data were collected through a recurrent and profound reading of the novel. Volume: 9 Issue: 3 Subsequently, recording, coding, identification, and classification were made. The data were Advance access: May 2018 analyzed and interpreted through a deep understanding and abstraction of the society described in the novel. The research findings show that in the life of the society of the ‘70s, the values of Buginese-Makassarese women in the novel Pulau by Aspar Paturusi covering the values of glory, Conflicts of interest: None loyalty, and tenacity value, adherence value, and family honor are highly preserved, nurtured, Funding: None and upheld. These values are attached to Buginese-Makassarese women because they are able to understand and apply their roles and functions as identity, pride, and family honor. Key words: Gender Values, Buginese-makassarese Female, Customs, Adat, Novel Pulau, Genetic Structures INTRODUCTION The depiction of the figure mother (amma) Aminah and Ethnic of Buginese-Makassarese are the two majority tribes Isa is a replica of the Buginese-Makassarese women in South Sulawesi.