The Role of the Kinship System in Social Conflict Resolvment in Indigenous People of KEI

The people of Kei comply the patrilineal kinship system which refers to the father lineage. The essence of the Kei customs is kinship. Kinship in Kei society is understood in a broad sense that covers all dimensions of human life and is not limited to biological kinship. The spirit of kinship and family relationship in Kei, which is bound by customary law, is manifested in the relations of Yanur-Mangohoi, Koi-Maduan, and Teabel. This research uses descriptive method with qualitative data obtained through interview and observation. The informants were chosen purposively with criteria: society leaders and customary figures who understood the customs of Kei people.The kinship of Kei society as described above have some similarities to the basic idea of collective living, the spirit of solidarity and kinship, and prioritizing a brotherhood in the family. The customary agreement conditions all people to help each other and take care of others as their own family. Everyone is tied up in kinship relationships regardless the religion. Social problems which often occur such as disputes between members or teenagers are resolved in familial way. Otherwise, the settlement will be done customarily and this customary law applies to all villages/ohoi in Kei in general.