DISCOURSE : Indonesian Journal of Social Studies and Education
Vol. 2 No. 3 (2025): July

Breaking the Chain of Dependence: Community Empowerment and Decentralized Solutions for Education in Remote Indonesian Villages

Hamsah, Hamsah (Unknown)
Rahman, Rahmania (Unknown)
Risal, Risal (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
12 Jul 2025

Abstract

This research analyzes the phenomenon of lack of access to education in Beringin Village, Ranoyapo Sub-district, South Minahasa Regency, through the perspective of Dependency Theory. It focuses on explaining how dependence on external parties, such as the central and local governments, creates structural inequalities that hinder educational development in remote areas. The focus of this research is SD Negeri Beringin, the only primary school in the village, which has very limited educational facilities. Field observations show that the school lacks adequate classrooms, textbooks and teaching staff. In addition, poor infrastructure, such as hard-to-reach roads, exacerbates the accessibility problem. Through a qualitative method with data collection through observation, in-depth interviews with teachers, parents and community leaders, as well as a study of policy documents, this study found that dependence on external policies, lack of resource allocation and lack of local initiatives are the main factors of this problem. The results of this study are expected to inform the government and other stakeholders in formulating more inclusive and equitable education policies.

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Journal Info

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djosse

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Subject

Humanities Social Sciences Other

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DISCOURSE : Indonesian Journal of Social Studies and Education is a blind peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the publication of quality research results in the empirical research field of Social Studies and Education. This journal provides direct open access to its content on the principle that ...