SOCIAL INTERACTIONS BETWEEN INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES IN THE MENTAWAI ISLANDS DISTRICT

Abstract

Abstract

The Mentawai community is one of the indigenous peoples in Indonesia. The Mentawai people have their own attributes that distinguish them from other indigenous peoples. These attributes are unique and make them known globally. These attributes will be seen when they interact socially with each other. Differences in these attributes can lead to potential conflicts if they cannot be addressed wisely. One way to reduce conflict is to carry out good social interactions. Good social interaction will create tolerance, mutual respect, and mutual respect. This paper describes the social interactions carried out by the Mentawai people in order to maintain harmonization and avoid conflicts.

Keywords: social interaction,  indigenous peoples, Arat Sabulungan, Mentawai