Perawan-dalam-cengkraman-militer Quote by Pramoedya Ananta Toer
““Adat perempuan dibeli; adat orang tua menjual; kalau harta sudah di tangan apalagi akan dipersoalkan?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Bumi Manusia by Pramoedya Ananta Toer, 1947
Traditional customs are bought and sold, and when wealth arrives, people question the value of those customs.
In simple terms: Wealth changes how traditions are valued.
Question the true worth of customs.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- family inheritance
- political reform
- urbanization
- market expansion
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does money affect cultural practices?
- What traditions survive without profit?
Not all traditions are inherently valuable.