Woman Identity as Matriarch (PEKKA) in Muncar, Banyuwangi

Subdistrict of Muncar that located in Banyuwangi is one of subdistrict with the largest population in Banyuwangi. It also triggered the number of woman as matriarch (PEKKA), there are 691 inhabitants divided into two villages, there are 364 inhabitants in Tapanrejo and 327 inhabitants in Tambakrejo. The research problems are (1) How is formed identity on woman as matriarch (PEKKA) in Muncar, Banyuwangi? (2) How is the role of woman as matriarch in performing the family functions in Muncar, Banyuwangi? (3) How is formed social construction on woman as matriarch (PEKKA) on the society in Muncar Banyuwangi? This study used qualitative approach by using narrative method. The procedures of data collection in this study were observation, interview, and document. The results of this study were: (1) There was difference of identity that formed in woman as matriarch (PEKKA) between the new PEKKA and old PEKKA. The differences were in the understanding of role and identity. (2) The fulfilling of family needs (economic function) and the number of children that made children lackof affection that caused delinquency children. (3) The social construction that formed in the society where woman as matriarch lived below the poverty line. The conclusion from this study showed that woman as matriarch (PEKKA) in Muncar, Banyuwangi had shifted in the role and status. Keywords—woman, identity