MAMA PAPUA'S ROLE IN THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC SOCIETY: CASE STUDY OF THE DANI TRIBE IN JAYAWIJAYA REGENCY, PAPUA, INDONESIA

This study aims to mainstream the figure of Papuan mama (mother) and its role in socio-economic conditions, especially Dani tribe Jayawijaya Regency, Papua, which has so far received little attention. In addition, this research is enrich treasures women history. The existence can survive deplorable economic conditions shackled traditional social structure. ethnographic method used Naturalistic. purpose naturalistic ethno illustrate that carried out capture natural character obtained through direct contact, not intervention or conditioning. Data collection techniques by observation, literature review, documentation. results show central household, loved her children, a symbol struggle, source inspiration for today's women, Papua.