Folklore As A Mirror of Women's Leadership: A Review of Kasavinaya's Diplomatic Strategy In Dealing With Enemies In Central Sulawesi
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Folklore, women's leadership, diplomatic strategy, Kasavinaya, Central SulawesiAbstract
Folklore plays an important role in portraying cultural narratives, societal values, and leadership roles in various communities. This research aims to analyze the representation of women's leadership through diplomacy in Central Sulawesi folktales, focusing on the character of Kasavinaya. This research uses a qualitative descriptive approach by analyzing three versions of Kasavinaya folklore through thematic analysis. This method aims to identify key themes related to diplomacy strategies, women's leadership roles, and conflict resolution. Data were obtained from the transcribed folklore texts and analyzed based on the frequency of occurrence of relevant themes. The results show that Kasavinaya is positioned as a strong leader, prioritizing negotiation and deliberation over violence. Kasavinaya's leadership, which is based on wisdom and diplomacy, challenges traditional narratives centered on male leadership that emphasizes physical strength. The findings of this study reveal that folklore can serve as a medium to reconstruct gender roles in leadership, reinforcing the idea that women can become leaders through non-aggressive approaches. This research contributes to the discourse of women's leadership by offering a more inclusive and diplomacy-based leadership model. The implications of this research suggest that negotiation-based leadership models can be applied in modern leadership contexts, creating more cooperative and collaborative practices. Future research is expected to extend this study to other cultural contexts to enrich the understanding of women's leadership in traditional narratives.
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