Randwick International of Social Science Journal

Amalgamation Practices Among Moro Tribes in Bangsamoro Region

2026-08-01T04:44:20+00:00

This study examines the practices and challenges of intermarriage among Moro tribes in Poblacion Balabagan, Lanao del Sur, and Bayanga Norte, Matanog, Maguindanao del Sur, where intermarriage is prevalent. The research explores the motivations for intermarriage, how couples navigate cultural differences, and the practices involved in their marriages. Using a phenomenological approach, data were collected through interviews with intermarried individuals knowledgeable about intermarriage practices. Findings indicate that while intermarriage is common, the specific customs and rituals vary by tribe, with all couples ensuring adherence to Islamic traditions. Notable differences include traditional wedding ceremonies, such as the performance of the kulintang at Maguindanaon weddings. The study highlights the role of social workers in supporting intermarried couples, particularly through counseling, as they navigate cultural and familial challenges. This research provides valuable insights for social work professionals addressing family dynamics in the context of growing intermarriage rates.

Public Confidence and Willingness to Report Crimes in Nigeria: The Submission of the Residents of Abeokuta South Local Government

2026-08-01T04:43:45+00:00

Evidence gathered from several cases against the performance of the police shows that security work cannot be done effectively by the police without the community members. The community’s willingness to report incidents of antisocial behaviour to the police gives room for effective and efficient performance of the Nigeria police. The collective responsibility between the community members and the police will helps the police to discharge and carry out their primary, legal and modern functions. In Nigeria, several publications have linked the poor performance of the Nigeria Police to different internal and external factors. However, this paper intends to examine the willingness of the residents of Abeokuta South Local Government to report crime to the Nigeria Police as expected. Extant literature were reviewed while instinctual drive theory was adopted for the explanation of the research inquiry. The study adopted Mixed (quantitative and qualitative) methods and cross sectional survey for the collection of data from 256 residents of Abeokuta South Local Government area in seven (7) wards. Multistage was adopted to break the study locations from wards to streets and house numbers before purposive sampling method was adopted for the administration of face to face questionnaire to respondents. The Linear Regression analysis was adopted and the study found out that trust in police fairness (0.152, p=005), openness in engagement (0.200, p=<005), trust in police procedure (0.172, p=<005), rights protection (0.138, p=<005) and institutional commitment (0.127,p=005) were significant compared to other variables stated. The qualitative results corroborate scholarly submissions of the past indicating that lack of confidence and willingness to report crime stem from the corrupt nature of the Nigeria Police and poor response to emergencies.

Gambiranom Dance as a Culturally Constructed Aesthetic Behavior of Falling in Love in Javanese Tradition

2026-08-01T05:09:59+00:00

Love-themed dance repertoires occupy a significant position in the Surakarta dance tradition as cultural representations of emotional experience and Javanese values. Among these repertoires, Gambiranom represents the theme of gandrungan through a male solo dance that articulates the protagonist’s psychological experiences of longing, affection, and determination in the pursuit of love. Although previous studies have examined its choreographic structure and performance form, limited attention has been given to its movement vocabulary as culturally constructed aesthetic behavior. This study investigates how aesthetic behavior in Gambiranom is shaped by the emotional experiences and everyday practices of Javanese society and embodied through its performance style. Employing a qualitative research design with an ethnochoreological approach, data were collected through participant observation supported by a literature study and analyzed through data reduction, categorization, interpretation, and conclusion drawing. The findings demonstrate that the movement vocabulary of Gambiranom is not arbitrarily composed but derives from the stylization of everyday behaviors associated with the experience of falling in love, including longing, affection, self-grooming, emotional intimacy, and the determination to unite with one’s beloved. These behaviors are transformed into aesthetic behavior through the choreographic conventions of Javanese dance and embodied in the kiprahan performance model with a putra alus lanyap performance style. The study concludes that aesthetic behavior in Gambiranom functions not only as a choreographic convention but also as a cultural identity through which Javanese society constructs and communicates the experience of romantic love within the tradition of ethnic dance.