Journal article
The Orang Suku Laut: The Art of Resilience
Sojourn (Singapore), Vol.39(1), pp.125-153
03/01/2024
DOI: 10.1355/sj39-1f
Abstract
The Orang Suku Laut in the Riau Archipelago, who are under Indonesian jurisdiction presently, were once highly esteemed for their nomadic lifestyle, which helped open new areas to generate wealth for sedentary populations; today they are held in disdain by policymakers, who apply pressure through the state apparatus to change their lifestyle. Some Orang Suku Laut remain fully nomadic, others have resorted to limited seasonal residence on their boats and yet others have chosen or been forced to be completely sedentarized in coastal settlements. Although they have not been able to ward off state control completely, their continued widespread presence in Southeast Asia bears testament to their resilience in maintaining their cultural identity. This article discusses the strategies developed by the Orang Suku Laut to maintain their identity and assesses their capacity for resilience.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- The Orang Suku Laut: The Art of Resilience
- Creators
- Cynthia Chou
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Sojourn (Singapore), Vol.39(1), pp.125-153
- DOI
- 10.1355/sj39-1f
- ISSN
- 0217-9520
- eISSN
- 1793-2858
- Publisher
- Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS)
- Number of pages
- 29
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 03/01/2024
- Description audience
- Academic
- Academic Unit
- Anthropology; International Programs; Interdisciplinary Programs
- Record Identifier
- 9984618501902771
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