The Value of Siri’na Pacce as an Alternative to Settle Persecution

The increasing cases of persecution have led to the building of negative image and public distrust of the state and the law enforcement process. Persecution, as an act that is harmful, troubles, and oppresses others, is included as a criminal offense. The Makassarese recognizes shame culture as a part of the siri cultural system. It is completed by empathy in the concept of pace. Both are referred by the term siri’ na pacce. This value can be implemented and developed to be an alternative to settle the cases of persecution. It is in line with the concept of legal objectives as a philosophy in all aspects of life and obedience to society because it is more entrenched and considered sacred. This study used qualitative research and normative juridical methods. This study aims to find weaknesses and strengths of the value of siri’na pacce as a new alternative to settle persecution in realizing justice and building social harmonization within society. The results reveal that re-instilling the siri culture can be a valuable effort to restraint someone from performing an act of persecution. People can be prevented and prohibited to do such act by adhering to customary rules. It is expected that upholding the siri’na pace value can strengthen the motivation of social solidarity. Therefore, the cultural value is expected to be maintained and becomes an alternative to settle persecution cases, considering that it is more effective and efficient because the community can accept it easily.