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At the nexus of work and togetherness: Family agriculture in Madura, Indonesia Kristina, Anita; Jumali, Muhamad Abdul; Kamsin, Khairunisah Binti
SIMULACRA: JURNAL SOSIOLOGI Vol 8, No 1: 2025
Publisher : Center for Sociological Studies and Community Developmen

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21107/sml.v8i1.28712

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This study aims to explore how families understand and organize their work in agriculture in the midst of modern production challenges and changing agricultural practices, specifically in Madura, Indonesia. This research uses a qualitative research methodology with a phenomenological approach. This study analyzes the responses of informants to understand the lived experiences of farming families. Using the theory of symbolic interactionism, this research shows how farmers negotiate their work and family roles through the active construction and prioritization of shared meanings related to togetherness. These principles include a) a simple way of thinking, b) owning a traditional small farm, and c) not being primarily market oriented. Farmers foster a sense of work-related togetherness by forming strong family ties, resulting in a division of labor and wages based on family relationships. In the Madurese context, traditional agricultural practices are not only a means of livelihood, but also an integral part of the family's cultural identity and social structure. The findings of this study underscore the crucial role of shared meanings related to togetherness and family solidarity in sustaining traditional agriculture in the modern era. It also provides insights into the importance of family cohesion as a fundamental element of the resilience of traditional agricultural practices in Madura, Indonesia.
The labor culture of Madurese siwalan farmers: morality and attitude Jumali, Muhamad Abdul; Kristina, Anita; Kamsin, Khairunisah binti
Agriekonomika Vol 15, No 1: APRIL 2026 (In Press)
Publisher : Department of Agribusiness, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Trunojoyo Madura, Indonesi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21107/agriekonomika.v15i1.31193

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This qualitative study explores the labor culture of siwalan farmers in Madura, Indonesia, highlighting how religious values and prayer practices are integrated into daily agricultural routines. Departing from conventional productivity metrics, it examines how adherence to Islamic principles particularly respecting prayer times defines work ethic and productivity within this community. Based on in-depth interviews and observations, the study reveals how spirituality shapes decision-making, work schedules, and attitudes toward labor. The findings emphasize the role of religious commitment in guiding agricultural activities, suggesting that spiritual fulfillment is central to productivity and well-being. This research contributes to a nuanced understanding of indigenous work cultures in Indonesia, especially how religious frameworks shape perceptions of labor beyond economic measures. Insights from this study are also valuable for policymakers and development practitioners engaging with agricultural communities, and they enrich broader academic discussions on the intersection of religion, work, and economy in non-Western contexts.