The Values of Social Education and Cultural Education in Topeng Endel Character as a Woman Role Model in Topeng Tegal Folklore

Abstract

Purpose – This study aims at describing the implicit values in the folklore named Topeng Tegal. Such values certainly can be considered as life learning.The values born from a literary work especially folklore contain an education so that the author wants to describe the educational value of the Topeng Endel character that can be used as a life guide in the social and cultural domain implied in the Topeng Tegal folklore.

Methodology – This research is presented in a descriptive form in the qualitative research domain which analyzes the value of social and cultural education in Topeng Endel character in the folklore of Topeng Tegal. Data sources of the research were taken from interviews, local government documents and oral stories grown in the community. The collected data was then analyzed using content analysis techniques that were validated using data triangulation, theories, methods and researchers.

Findings – The findings in this study are revealing the implied message in the form of social and cultural education values inherent in the lives of the Topeng Endel character in the Topeng Tegal folklore. This can be proven by the mindset and behavior in the life of Topeng Endel character in the story and the recognition of the surrounding community.

Significance – This study results new knowledge about the existence of educational values that have been applied since the days of our ancestors through traditions inherited in Tegal society. One of them is through the folklore of Topeng Tegal, especially in the Topeng Endel character as a Tegal female character believed to be able to provide a life guide for future generations. The guidance emerged from the existence of social and cultural education values interpreted from the lives of Topeng Endel character. The social and cultural education values that emerged and survived for ages should be followed to advance our life in the form of mindset and behavior. It is expected to be useful for all community member including students, teachers, other researchers and readers as reflection of what is good from this finding.