Research Article
Marlojong Married Customary Law in the Angkola Batak Tribe
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.25-5-2024.2348984, author={Safril Siregar and Ade Saptomo}, title={Marlojong Married Customary Law in the Angkola Batak Tribe}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Law, Social Sciences, Economics, and Education, ICLSSEE 2024, 25 May 2024, Jakarta, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ICLSSEE}, year={2024}, month={8}, keywords={marlojong marriage marriage customary law traditional elders family}, doi={10.4108/eai.25-5-2024.2348984} }
- Safril Siregar
Ade Saptomo
Year: 2024
Marlojong Married Customary Law in the Angkola Batak Tribe
ICLSSEE
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.25-5-2024.2348984
Abstract
This paper aims to analyze and explore the marlojong tradition before marriage in the Angkola Batak Region (Madina, Tapsel, Paluta). Marlojong is the act of a couple who are not approved by their parents (guardians) for some reason by running to the house of traditional elders (traditional elders) or respected families. Eloping can reduce the dignity of women and their parents. So, that was the reason for the traditional elders to call them. Data was collected by observation and literature study as well as interviews with couples who performed Marlojong. Research indicates that Marlojong, traditionally seen as a couple fleeing to the home of an elder to circumvent parental reluctance and reduce dowry payments (Parobanan), serves as a customary means to resolve issues without involving religious courts. Despite its negative perception, Marlojong allows young people facing obstacles in finding a partner to navigate challenges posed by guardians and dowry expectations under religious law. However, instances where parents report Marlojong as kidnapping often lead to traditional reconciliation efforts, potentially thwarting wedding plans.