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“Adat perempuan dibeli; adat orang tua menjual; kalau harta sudah di tangan apalagi akan dipersoalkan?” quote by Pramoedya Ananta Toer
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““Adat perempuan dibeli; adat orang tua menjual; kalau harta sudah di tangan apalagi akan dipersoalkan?””

Pramoedya Ananta Toer

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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.

Key Takeaway

Question the true worth of customs.

Themes

tradition wealth social change colonialism

Mood

critical thoughtful

Type

philosophical social commentary

When to use this quote

  • family inheritance
  • political reform
  • urbanization
  • market expansion

Key Concepts

cultural commodification identity economic power

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does money affect cultural practices?
  • What traditions survive without profit?
A Different Perspective

Not all traditions are inherently valuable.

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