Research Article
Smoking Culture of Indonesian Society: A Symbol of Masculinism and Capitalism
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.9-11-2022.2329429, author={Sarra Nurfitriani and Almyra Diah Pangestu and Siti Gomo Attas}, title={Smoking Culture of Indonesian Society: A Symbol of Masculinism and Capitalism}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 2nd International Seminar on Cultural Sciences of Brawijaya, ISCS 2022, 9--10 November 2022, Malang, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ISCS}, year={2023}, month={6}, keywords={cultural studies masculinity smoking culture environment social culture}, doi={10.4108/eai.9-11-2022.2329429} }- Sarra Nurfitriani
Almyra Diah Pangestu
Siti Gomo Attas
Year: 2023
Smoking Culture of Indonesian Society: A Symbol of Masculinism and Capitalism
ISCS
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.9-11-2022.2329429
Abstract
Smoking is the Indonesian’s society culture. According to WHO, number of smokers in Indonesia will reach more than 30% of the total population. This culture is frequently found in local community events. The host usually serves cigarettes to his guests as a form of respect. Cigarettes are also considered to boost self-confidence, relieve stress, give a masculine impression, and a medium to socialize. Negatively affect to human health and environment, cigarettes also create more economic gap in Indonesia. This study uses descriptive qualitative research methods a phenomenological approach with two interdisciplinary theoretical studies. The data sources in this study are literature review and media promotion. This article analyzes the smoking behavior of the Indonesian. The results of this study indicate that cigarettes give a masculine effect to the smoker. This phenomenon which created by capitalists is profitable for them, yet problematic for the environment, health, and economy in Indonesia.