Title:
RE-INTERPRETING RISYWAH OCCURRED IN MUSLIM IN SUBURBS ON THE VILLAGE HEAD ELECTION AT SOKO VILLAGE

Authors:
Rofi’i*, Yuyun Sunesti and Supriyadi

Abstract:
This study tries to re-interpret the meaning of the practice of money politics / bribery (risywah) that occurs in community. This study focuses on the Muslim in suburbs at Soko village which is geographically isolated and far from the hustle and bustle of politics. This study uses qualitative research methods. Then, to analyse data, this study uses social construction theory of Peter L. Berger. Through the three stages proposed by Berger, the researcher tries to see how the community reproduces (re-interprets) the practice of risywah in social life. This reproduction process then brings a natural condition. This does not become contrary to muslim beliefs, so that, the practice of risywah lasts in the life of Muslim in Soko village.

Keywords:
Village Head Election; Risywah; Muslim in Suburbs.

DOI:
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.37500/IJESSR.2021.4615