<![CDATA[The existence of the rice factories has impacted local residents, many farmer sold parts or all of their land; the number of farmers has decreased, while the number of workers has increased. This study aims to determine the dynamics and impact of socio-cultural changes on farmers and workers. This research used Social Evolution Theory. This study was conducted in Pegayut Village, Pemulutan District, Ogan Ilir Regency. This research method was a quantitative approach using a survey method. The sampling method was proportional stratified random sampling. The number of samples taken was 69 people consisting of 56 workers and 13 farmers from a population of 217. Data collection methods were carried out using primary and secondary methods. Data analysis methods were carried out qualitatively. The dynamics of the lives of farmers and workers reflect both opportunities and challenges: creating jobs, facilitating access to rice sales and also introducing technology in rice field cultivation, increasing welfare and the potential for social inequality on the other hand, decreasing interaction patterns, increasing individualism and increasing dust. The impact of social and cultural changes on farmers and workers includes: changes in work relations, social mobility, social solidarity, mutual cooperation, customs, work ethic, consumption patterns, gender roles, social identity, social interaction. The rice factories has impacted transformation of society from a traditional pattern to a modern society. The novelty of this research was tradition of “gotong royong” has not completely vanished; instead, it has transformed into a form of institutionalized partnership.]]>
