Sodality: Jurnal Sosiologi Pedesaan
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Actors Strategies on Sea Resources Utilization in Pelabuhan Ratu West Java
Get PDFThis study aims to (1) analyze the authority of actors to access (control) rights-based marine resources, (2) to analyze the power of actors to access marine resources based on structures and relational resources. This Research was conducted at seawater of Pelabuhan Ratu, Sukabumi, West Java. We use qualitative methods in the present study. The results showed that among local fishers, immigrant fishers (settle), outside fishers (not settle), and managers of the thermal power station (PLTU) have different interests in using marine resources. The Fishers groups have an interest in utilizing marine and fisheries resources (including fishing areas and fish), while PLTU managers have interests in the construction of power plants, barge transportation (coal transportation), development of dams, construction of barge ship ports that buy 3 million seas. The approved PLTU activities must access fisheries against marine resources, coupled with the indication of PLTU waste pollution that harms fishers. The results of the analysis of rights-based licensing for each actor have legislation that is built on official law. The relations of the power\u27s actors to access marine resources based on the structures and relational was held through types of power, i.e., technology, capital, markets, knowledge, authority, social identity and social relationships
Local Knowledge “Makiriwo” in The Sustainable Livelihood Perspective (Case of Apulea Coconut Farm Community in North Halmahera Regency, Indonesia)
Get PDFThis study aims to describe a portrait of Apulea community in North Halmahera District which is located in the border region between Indonesia-Philippines and North Halmahera-West Halmahera District. This study uses a qualitative method with a case study approach that specifically describes a survival strategy for the sustainability of the livelihoods of coconut farmers in the village of Apulea in North Halmahera Regency, Indonesia. Retrieval of research data using in-depth interview techniques, document observation and study. The informants involved in this study were selected selectively based on livelihoods and experience using social capital and cultural capital as a strategy to achieve livelihood sustainability. The results of this study indicate that local knowlidge makiriwo is embodied in natural resource capital and social capital that is used to sustain life amid barriers to acces to financial capital, physical capital and human capital
Political Economy of Renewable Energy and Regional Development: Understanding Social and Economic Problems of Biodiesel Development in Indonesia
Get PDFThe transition of fossil fuel to non-fossil fuels (biodiesel fuel for diesel blending) has continued to evolve. The largest source of biodiesel’ raw materials in Indonesia derives from oil palm. Biodiesel development is also believed to generate benefit for society as well as for regional and national, including job creation, infrastructure improvement, revenue generation for governments and reduce national dependence on fossil fuels, and minimize adverse environmental fossil fuel impacts. However, despite its targets and strengthened by various comprehensive policies, the development of biodiesel in Indonesia also faces significant barriers. Descriptive analysis used in this study to understand the political economy of biodiesel engagement. The limited domestic market, mainly related to the issue of non-competitive prices with diesel, relatively low of oil prices, and high prices of fresh fruit bunches (FFB) are the constraints in the production of biodiesel for domestic uptake. The national political aspect related to the use of biodiesel by government parties, including non-PSOs, becomes an important issue in ensuring the sustainability of biodiesel. In addition, the issue of sustainability in the upstream (oil palm plantation) and dumping issues expressed by the EU and the US Government are also the main problems in Indonesian biodiesel export
Sustainable Livelihood of Fonae Fishermen in The Koloray Island
Get PDFSpeculative haul affect the livelihood of fishermen. This uncertainty is caused by fishing in the cacth season, and fisheries resources that have open access. The subject of this study is focused on fonae fishermen in Koloray island. The aim of this reaserch is to understand the efforts of fonae fishermen to maintain sustainable livelihood in Koloray island. Using ethnographic method, this research shows that local wisdom and social capital are the efforts of fonae fishermen to maintain their sustainable livelihood. Environmentally friendly fishing gear such as fonae boat, rumpon and huhate is fisherman\u27s wisdom to protect natural resources so that they can be utilized continuously. Meanwhile, bridging capital between fonae fishermen and linking capital between different community is to social sustainabilit
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Slaughterhouse Management in Special Capital Region of Jakarta
Get PDFThe objective of this research is understanding the correlation of characteristics with level of knowledge, attitude, and practice of slaughterhouse management concerning hygiene, sanitation, and waste management. Research objects in this study are 3 types of slaughterhouse in Jakarta; pig, poultry, and ruminant slaughterhouse. The aim of this study is determine the correlation of knowledge, attitude, and practice characteristics of slaughterhouse management related to hygiene, sanitation, and waste management. Tools used are questionnaire to assess knowledge, attitude, and practices of slaughterhouse management. Data collected consist by questionnaire filled by slaughterhouse agency. Data were analysed with SPSS® to calculate characteristic and variables correlation. On pig slaughterhouse management, there is correlation between educational background with knowledge (P<0.05; r=-0.804). On ruminant slaughterhouse, there is a correlation between income level with practice (P<0.05; r=-0.804) and knowledge level with attitude (P<0.05; r=0.641). On poultry slaughterhouse, there is a clear correlation between educational level with knowledge (P<0.05; r=0.686), income level with knowledge (P<0.06; r=-0.802), educational level with attitude (P<0.05; r=0.716), frequency of training with attitude (P<0.05; r=-0.741), frequency of training with practice (P<0.05; r=0.758), and employment status with practice (P<0.05; r=0.127). Training and socialization frequency must be improved especially for ruminant slaughterhouse for it is the location with the least number of training and socialization. Education level requirement for employment must also be increased since education level has a clear correlation with knowledge
‘From Rubber to Oil Palm’: Livelihood Structural Transformation of Local and Transmigrant Farmer Households in Minangkabau
Get PDFThis study aims to analyze the transformation of livelihood structures in local and transmigrant farmer households that occur due to the entry of oil palm. Oil palm has become a new agricultural commodity that it is believed to provide better income for farmers. This research was conducted with a quantitative and qualitative approach. Quantitative data collection was carried out through a survey of 63 farm households. Meanwhile, qualitative data collection was carried out through in-depth interviews. The results of the study indicate that the transformation of rubber commodities to oil palm in general supports the economy of farmer households, which are income increases, livelihood diversity, and welfare increases. In addition, the transformation also has an impact on consumptive and materialistic lifestyle changes in farm households and the formation of farmer household typologies based on post-transformation livelihoods
Resilience of Rainfed Lowland Farming Communities on the Threat of Food Insecurity due to Climate Change (A Case in South Lampung)
Get PDFRain-fed lowland has a risk of drought, flooding, nutrient imbalance, and increasing pest and weed disturbance. These conditions will get worse when experiencing climate change. This can cause a decrease in production, so the community needs to develop strategies to survive in facing the threat of food insecurity. The purpose of this study was to analyze the resilience of rain-fed farming communities against the threat of food insecurity due to climate change. The study was conducted in the Marga Kaya Village, Lampung Province. Data was collected using a survey method by taking 100 respondents with simple random sampling. The results showed that the rain-fed farming community has been resilient to face the threat of food insecurity due to climate change. Rain-fed farming community through a network of adaptive capacity, especially social capital and manage available resources can maintain the existence of institutional barns to face the threat of food insecurity
Conflict Accommodation Ideas Based on Custom Institutions Siram Sopi in Gold Mining Area of Romang Island, Indonesia
Get PDFConflict over natural resources in mining areas often has impacts on social relations between communities, including that in the gold mining area in Romang Island. The conflict in this area involves various actors. This research was conducted with the aim to find out the accommodation efforts made in reconciling the actors. This research used qualitative methods by observation and interviews, while data analysis was carried out using interactive models. The results showed that conflict accommodation is a process undertaken to reconcile conflicting actors. The sopi flush deed is one of the customary deeds which is usually practiced to reconcile conflicting actors. The sopi flush deed functions to reconcile the conflicting actors in the gold mining area in Romang Island, Southwest Maluku Regency, Indonesia
The Impact of Climate Variability on The Livelihood Structure of Farmers Households and Patterns of Adaptation
Get PDFThis research was aimed to 1) identify the livelihoods structure of farmers household; 2) identify the adaptive mechanism of farmers household (patterns of adaptation). The data were collected by survey method in two villages, Kalianyar and Krangkeng, Indramayu District. There was 90 respondents of farmers household taken by purposive, 40 respondents in Kalianyar and 50 respondents in Krangkeng. Both villages were selected because they are ecologically vulnerable, characterized by drought due to climate variability. This research used livelihoods structure calculation and descriptive analysis method. The results of study showed that farmers households in Kalianyar have a better income and saving capacity than Krangkeng farmers households. To respond the effects of climate variability, farmers households in both villages by using ecological, economic and social adaptation patterns. Adaptation patterns are carried out as a form of farmers household strategies to overcome the adverse effects of climate variability. The livelihood assets used by farmers household in both village greatly influences the ability of farmer household to implement adaptation strategies