THE DESCRIPTION OF THE VITILIGO VICTIM FROM THE
PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIOLOGICAL ASPECTS
A PAPER
WRITTEN
BY
ROTUA MEYLY
REG. NO. : 122202064
DIPLOMA-III ENGLISH STUDY PROGRAM
FACULTY OF CULTURAL STUDIES
UNIVERSITY OF SUMATERA UTARA
MEDAN
Approved by
Supervisor,
Dr.Roswita Silalahi, M.Hum. NIP 19540528198303 2 001
Submitted to Faculty of Cultural Studies, University of Sumatera Utara in partial
fulfillment of the requirements for Diploma III in English Study Program
Approved by
Head of English Diploma Study Program,
Dr. Matius C.A. Sembiring, M.A. NIP 19521126198112 1 001
Approved by the Diploma III of English Study Program
Faculty of Cultural Studies, University of Sumatera Utara
Accepted by the Board of Examiners in partial fulfillment of the requirements for
the Diploma III Examination of the Diploma III of English Study Program,
Faculty of Cultural Studies, University of Sumatera Utara.
The examination is held on July 28th 2015
Faculty of Cultural Studies, University of Sumatera Utara
Dean,
Dr.Syahron Lubis, M.A. NIP: 19511013197603 1 001
Board of Examiners : Signature
1. Head of ESP (Dr.Matius C.A. Sembiring, M.A)
2. Supervisor (Dr.Roswita Silalahi, M.Hum.)
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AUTHOR’S DECLARATION
I am, ROTUA MEYLY, declare that I am the sole author of this paper. Except
where the reference is made in the text of this paper, this paper contains no
material published elsewhere or extracted in whole or in part from a paper by
which I have qualified for or awarded another degree.
No other person’s work has been used without due acknowledgement in the main
text of this paper. This paper has not been submitted for the award of another
degree in any tertiary education.
Signed :
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COPYRIGHT DECLARATION
Name : ROTUA MEYLY
Title of Paper : The Description of the Vitiligo Victim from
Psychological and Sociological Aspects
Qualification : D-III/Ahli Madya
Study Program : English
I am willing that my paper should be available for reproduction at the discretion
of the Librarian of the Diploma III English Study Program, Faculty of Cultural
Studies, USU on the understanding that users are made aware of their obligation
under law of the Republic of Indonesia.
Signed :
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ABSTRACT
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ABSTRAK
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Beyond of all, I would like to give my gratitude for God, Jesus Christ for
His blessing and guiding me abundantly in writing and accomplishing this paper
as one of the requirements to get Diploma-III certificate from English Department
Faculty of Cultural Studies, University of Sumatera Utara. Without His mercy, I
am nothing at all in doing this paper. Thanks God.
Then, I would like to express my thankful, love, and appreciation to:
• Dr.Syahron Lubis, M.A. as the Dean of Faculty of Cultural Studies,
University of Sumatera Utara.
• Dr.Matius C.A.Sembiring, M.A. as the Head of English Diploma Study
Program, who have supervised me in doing this paper.
• Dr.Roswita Silalahi, M.Hum. as my supervisor. Thank you very much for
the valuable time in giving the correction and constructive critics and
suggestions in completing this paper.
• Drs.Siamir Marulafau, M.Hum. as my reader. Thank you very much for
the valuable time in reading for completing this paper.
• All of the lecturers in English Diploma Study Program for sharing us a lot
of knowledge.
• My truly beloved parents, St.S.Nainggolan and L.Pakpahan. I express my
very special thankfulness for you, father and mother in this paper. Thank
you very much for your pray, your support, your unconditionally love,
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I am proud of having you and I present this paper special for you as you
know me well since I was born in this world.
• My beloved brother, Sintro Side Nainggolan, my sister in-law, Elisabeth
Murni Sinaga, and my cute nephew, Josephen Francisco Nainggolan.
Thank you for your praying, supporting, and understanding.
• All of my friends, especially Saraho, Elisaho, Floho, and Ekaho. Thank
you very much for teaching me many things in this life, through words,
act, and advice.
• The Community of Vitiligo 25th June in Facebook. Thank you so much for
your sharing that helping me in writing this paper.
Finally, I do realize that this paper is still far from being perfect, so that I
welcome any constructive critics and suggestion. May this paper is helpful for the
readers.
Medan, July 28th, 2015
The author,
Rotua Meyly
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
AUTHOR’S DECLARATION ... i
COPYRIGHT DECLARATION ... ii
ABSTRACT ... iii
ABSTRAK ... iv
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ... v
TABLE OF CONTENTS ... vii
2. THE REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 2.1 Culture ... 6
2.2 Psychology ... 7
2.3 Sociology ... 9
2.4 Vitiligo/the Skin Disease ... 11
3. THE STEPS OF OVERCOMING THE PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIOLOGICAL PROBLEMS 3.1 The Psychological Problems ... 13
3.2 The Sociological Problems ... 17
3.3 The Steps of Managing the Skin Disease ... 20
3.4 The Steps of Overcoming the Psychological Problems ... 22
3.5 The Steps of Overcoming the Sociological Problems ... 24
4. CONCLUSIONS AND SUGGESTIONS 4.1 Conclusions ... 27
4.2 Suggestions ... 28
REFERENCES ... 29
