STRATEGI BERTAHAN HIDUP MASYARAKAT DESA RAP RAP

Fatimah, Nyayu ( Pusat Penelitian Kemasyarakatan & Kebudayaan, Lembaga Ilmu Pengetahuan Indonesia)

Jurnal Masyarakat dan Budaya
Vol 15, No 2 (2013)

The present study describes food security in Rap Rap Village,
Tatapaan sub-District, South Minahasa District. This qualitative
study use interview and observation. The results show that
mapalus, a traditional value, has become a valuable asset in a
social life. It has been embedded as culture in the Village of Rap
Rap as the wealth basis in the society. Besides, mapalus implies
a reciprocity principle, requiring the members of the society to
help each other, either in good or bad time. This solidarity as an
extended family has become a key and a driving force in the
society.

Keywords: poverty, food security, survival strategy