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The maratabat ideal is defined in the Maranaw epic, the derangan , which recounts the story of the Maranaw ancestors from which present day Maranaw derive their unique characteristics.
Mar 25, 2019 · For people living outside Lanao, it may be puzzling why a simple act of whistling at a Maranao girl could lead into a brawl. Then if it results to death of the offender, his family would take revenge that could in turn lead to a long-time family feud, resulting in other deaths from both sides involving whole clans.
Jul 26, 2017 · “Maratabat,” loosely translated as amor propio, hiya, or personal esteem and honor, is a trait peculiar to the Maranao. It means a preference to die rather than be shamed. A unique Maranao cultural trait has foiled the jihadists’ aim of total domination over Marawi.
Apr 21, 2024 · 'Maratabat: A Novel on Rido and Revenge Justice' — a portrayal of revenge killing as a longstanding tradition in Maranao society — has been a long time coming.
Jan 12, 2019 · In the Maranao tribe, a distinct character of the Maranao courtship is the Maratabat, the vengeful courtship. It is a type of courtship pursued out of spite or ill-will.
The web page explores the role of datuism and maratabat, a system of ranked status and honor among the Maguindanaons and Iranuns, in the peace process and the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law. It discusses the challenges and opportunities of integrating customary law, traditional leaders, and shariah law in the Bangsamoro political entity.
Jan 21, 2014 · The central social capital of our people is the system of ranked status, which is called maratabat (from the Arabic martabat, or rank). Among the Maguindanaons and Iranuns, maratabat primarily connotes rank and secondary, the honor due to the rank in the clan or community.
