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Law and the Adat Perpateh: a problem from Jelebu
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Title
Law and the Adat Perpateh: a problem from Jelebu
Description
The article looks at a legal issue in Jelebu involving Adat Perpateh, a matrilineal custom practiced by the Minangkabau. It highlights the tension between traditional adat laws and modern legal systems, showing how local customs still play a strong role in community life and conflict resolution.
Creator
J.M Gullick
Source
Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society,56,part 1.1981.p.7-20.
DS591 RASMJ 1981
Date
1981
Type
Journal Article
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