Jurnal Sosiologi Dialektika

Change in community behaviour in supporting sustainable development: The case of the biogas program in Ponorogo Regency

Dinda Putri Agustin — 2024-08-19

The change in community occupation to dairy farmers and the increase in the number of livestock have caused environmental problems. This research focuses on the program’s function on changing the behaviour of the community in disposing of dairy cow manure from the phase of throwing it into the ditch to the phase of processing the manure into the biogas. This research was conducted using qualitative methods, with data collection techniques carried out through in-depth interviews, observation, documentation and literature review. The biogas problem launched by the government has proven to be able to change communities behaviour in the disposal of dairy cows manure. After receiving the biogas program, the community processed the cow dung into biogas. Interestingly, the factor that contributed the most to this behavioural change is economic. This shows that the social, environmental, and economic system have related functions and cannot be separated from each other in society. There is not much research on community behaviour change that is affected by environmental sanitation and motivated by economic factors. This study also alludes to the potential for corruption in the program. This study concludes that the biogas program is able to provide opportunities for the community to save on purchasing household fuel and minimize the waste of dairy cow waste into rivers. Apart from that, the biogas program could be a consideration for the government in creating new programs related to environmental sanitation, especially in the rural livestock industry.

Swearing and gender dynamics in urban Surabaya: Understanding Gen Z’s swearing in Surabaya’s arek culture

Endang Sholihatin — 2024-08-19

Swearing in society is a multifaceted phenomenon influenced. The purpose of this research is to understand the context of swearing among Generation Z in Surabaya and the differences in swearing between male and female Gen Z individuals in Surabaya. This research uses qualitative research methods involving 45 Generation Z informants from Surabaya. The results of the research show that the decision by Gen Z Surabaya is influenced by emotional context, social norms, culture, and group bonding to strengthen social ties, express emotions, and maintain their unique identity. Male Gen Z in Surabaya use the swear word “jancuk” with a higher pitch and rarely modify it, while female Gen Z use it with a lower pitch and frequently modify it. The conclusions of this research are first, the context of swearing among Generation Z in Surabaya occurs in informal situations among close friends for joking, easing the atmosphere, and insulting to demean the conversation partner, all influenced by Arek culture. Secondly, the difference in swearing between male and female Gen Z in Surabaya is that male Gen Z often use a higher pitch and rarely use modified swear words, while female Gen Z do not always use a high pitch and often use modified swear words to maintain their image. The use of swearing by both male and female Gen Z within the Arek Surabaya culture demonstrates intimacy, openness, egalitarianism, and the absence of social distance.

Diaspora weavers: Collective memory and identity of Pagatan Weaving South Kalimantan

Sri Hidayah — 2024-08-19

This study aims to analyze more deeply the collective memory of Bugis weaver community in Pagatan through the form of creating weavers’ works that are not only a residue of the past, but also as a representation of the memories collected for their sustainable cultural identity. This research is based on Bugis community in Pagatan as an illustration of diaspora community that continues to carry out its traditions from their ancestors. This research uses qualitative methods, namely observation, in-depth interviews, and FGD (Focus Group Discussion). The purposive technique is carried out to identify informants that have been determined based on the research objectives. This study was analyzed using Maurice Halbwachs’ collective memory theory which said that collective memory embedded in the collective mind of the community forms the story of the past as part of the social identity of the community. This research finds that the systematic sequence of the past is like a collection of threads that are intertwined at a certain time, woven into one and cannot be separated from the present point of view. This research concludes that weavers are also able to manage its collective memory by expressing it through forms of Pagatan Weaving motifs as a strategy to survive its identity.

Community development through CSR activities of PT Solusi Bangun Indonesia, Tuban Plant in Tuban Regency, East Java, Indonesia

Isnani Jana Bidari — 2024-08-19

The study of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is of paramount importance. Creating a more comprehensive CSR program is a collective necessity for both companies and communities. Companies are expected to actively participate as development actors and to promote community welfare. This study aimed to assess the problems and potential of the community, prioritize CSR development programs, and formulate program recommendations based on the needs of the communities surrounding the company. This study employed qualitative method. The findings indicate personal and structural social issues in six villages within the company’s area. Each village possesses unique potentials that can be developed, including human resources, natural resources, economic resources, infrastructure resources, and social resources. Various programs can be developed based on the potential of each village. To ensure the success and sustainability of the planned CSR programs, an intensive and participatory approach must be undertaken, particularly with the beneficiaries. This approach should aim to foster trust, collaboration, and a shared vision and mission among all stakeholders involved in the program to ensure its success. Consequently, all parties involved can unite to collaboratively achieve the program’s goals and create a positive impact on the community and the surrounding environment.

Korean street food in contemporary Indonesia: Glocalization in a semi-medium city

Arizal Mutahir — 2024-10-17

Korean street food in Indonesia is part of the ‘Korean Wave’ (hallyu) that hit Indonesia in the early 2010s. It is not difficult to find Korean street food in Indonesian cities. Korean street food has become part of urban culture in Indonesia. This research aims to analyze the existence of Korean street food in Indonesia using the concept of glocalization according to Roland Robertson. This research also analyze the glocalization of Korean street food in the local context in the form of halal Korean street food so that it is accepted and consumed by Indonesian people. This study uses a qualitative method with a case study approach as a research strategy. Data collection was carried out by means of observation, interviews, and documentation. The result of this study has shown that through various forms of glocalization, Korean street food has become part of Indonesian society. Korean street food has carried out relative syncretism of food through a process of particularization as universalization. This process is carried out by adopting the halal concept in Korean street food. The results of this research contribute to understanding the glocalization of street food in adopting the halal concept.

Practical consciousness for avoiding elderly loneliness: Study in Surabaya City, East Java

Ayu Diah Amalia — 2024-10-17

Social change has an impact on changes within the family in terms of problems and needs. Modernization, industrialization, and urbanization create new problems for the elderly, such as reduced care and neglect due to the loss of the service provider role for the elderly. These conditions lead to elderly social degradation, and loneliness. This study aims to explore the experience of loneliness in the elderly and practical consciousness in managing loneliness. This qualitative research uses social phenomenology approach, and 19 elderly informants joined the research. The results showed that some elderly informants did not feel lonely despite living alone, but some elderly people also felt lonely although living with family. Practical consciousness of the elderly provides a good understanding as a strategy for how the elderly evaluate, and understand the social context around them and manage the loneliness experienced. Loneliness can reduce the well-being of the elderly, it takes the role of various parties such as family, community, and state to solve this problem. This study concludes that practical awareness in the elderly is one of the intervention strategies to avoid loneliness in the elderly.

“I always have to look attractive, but nobody cares on what I feel”: Aesthetic labor on Sales Promotion Girl (SPG)

Pingkan Sekar Savira — 2024-10-17

Aesthetic labor is a job that involves the display of aesthetic body appearance and emotions by the workers. Aesthetic labor practices are performed by service workers who interact directly with customers, including Sales Promotion Girls (SPGs). This qualitative research aims to reveal how aesthetic labor practices are carried out by SPGs and what burdens that they carry. A total of 10 SPG informants who have at least one year of work experience were involved. This research found that SPGs always have to maintain their body appearances and emotions to attract customers’ attention and convince them to make purchases. They even spend money to maintain their body appearances, such as for buying healthy foods, cosmetics, skincare products, and going to the salon. SPGs are also expected to always display positive emotions in any situation. Furthermore, SPGs often experience sexual harassment at the workplace. It can be concluded that while performing aesthetic labor practices, SPGs actually experience the practices of being a docile body too. In addition, SPGs have a double burden, namely physical and emotional burdens, in doing their jobs. However, there are still many who underestimate SPGs and ignore the difficulty they face as aesthetic labor workers.