Abstract:
A shift in the role of Mamak that occurs in Kenagarian Batipuh Atas is a
social phenomenon that occurs in the community. Mamak in view of Batipuh Atas
community is a leader who is able to nurture and be a role model for the members
and nephew. Mamak have a wide ranging role of economic, social, educational
and disputes. But what is happening today, along with the times, the role of
Mamak in Kenagarian Batipuh Atas is experiencing a shift that leads to the
assumption that Mamak just as a symbol custom only, and no longer able to be a
role model who nurture his people.
To analyze the research data was conducted using qualitative and nonprobability
sampling technique with purposive sampling. Sample consisted of
Mamak and nephew. Collected and then presented descriptively that describe or
tell a narrative description of the results of research with the logical.
The research conducted in Kenagarian Batipuh Atas, Batipuh Sub-district,
Tanah Datar district. The survey results revealed Mamak divided into three parts,
namely Mamak Kaum, Mamak Kepala Waris, Mamak Tungganai. This study also
reveals the role of normative and areas which are the responsibility of the third
Mamak. But in reality in this time there has been a shift in the normative role of
the third Mamak.
This study also reveals the factors causing a shift in the role of Mamak in
the community of Kenagarian Batipuh Atas. So that causing the weakening of the
role of Mamak as a role models in the community, be it a Mamak Kaum, Mamak
Kepala Waris, and also Mamak Tungganai.
