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Komunitas: International Journal of Indonesian Society and Culture
Published by Universitas Negeri Semarang
ISSN : 24607312     EISSN : 24607320     DOI : https://doi.org/10.15294/komunitas
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Komunitas: International Journal of Indonesian Society and Culture publishes original articles on issues arising at changing patterns in the analysis of ethnic groups, social classes, religions, personal networks, changes in mass culture, technologies of communication and their social impact on the changing order of public and private life of Indonesian society and culture. The journal nurtures creative and innovative approaches in sociology and anthropology, among others by welcoming the intersection of various disciplines with sociological and anthropological theoretical and research traditions. Published twice a year, March and December, Komunitas is a peer reviewed journal.
Arjuna Subject : Ilmu Sosial - Antropologi
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Ecological-Social-Economic Tourism Model as a Sustainability Strategy for Pokdarwis Pantai Gudang Garam Sulian Ekomila; Masatoshi Ito; Abdullah Akhyar Nasution; Ratih Baiduri; Daniel Harapan Parlindungan Simanjuntak; Ismail Jahidin
Komunitas Vol. 18 No. 1 (2026): March 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/komunitas.v18i1.22314

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Through an ecological-social-economic tourism paradigm, this article explores the development of the Gudang Garam Beach tourist destination in Serdang Bedagai Regency by the Tourism Awareness Group (Pokdarwis).  This study analyzes the social aspects of empowerment, management strategies for optimization, and the aspects that enhance Pokdarwis evolution using a descriptive qualitative approach in combination with trend data on tourist visits.  The findings indicate that Pokdarwis not only played a role in the development of infrastructure and the improvement of local economic conditions, but also in the strengthening of social capital, multigenerational collaboration, and community resilience during the COVID-19 crisis.  The novel aspect of this study is the integration of three sustainability pillars—economic, social, and ecological—into a single operational paradigm for community-based tourism.  By illustrating how grassroots leadership and social participation motivate adaptive capacity in post-crisis contexts, this strategy expands theoretical discussions regarding sustainable tourism.  Therefore, the ecological-social-economic tourism model offers both practical guidelines and academic insight to develop community-based tourism management in Indonesia and comparable environments.
Social Construction of Fisherman’s Community for Maintaining Local Wisdom: A Case Study of Karangjaladri Village Arie Surya Gutama; Eva Nuriyah Hidayat; Agus Taryana
Komunitas Vol. 18 No. 1 (2026): March 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/komunitas.v18i1.22543

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The local wisdom of coastal communities is reflected in the practice of managing marine resources that have been passed down from generation to generation. One form is the fishermen's community which functions as a social forum for fishermen in maintaining traditions and regulating the use of natural resources. However, the development of the era and social dynamics pose challenges and demand adaptation in preserving the values of local wisdom so that an understanding is needed for the fishermen's community to maintain these values. This study aims to analyze the social construction of the fishermen's community in maintaining local wisdom in Karangjaladri Village using the theory of social construction by Berger and Luckmann which includes externalization, objectivation, and internalization. With a qualitative approach and descriptive-explanatory methods, data were obtained through observation, interviews, and documentation. This research was conducted from January 2024 to September 2024 and involved three key informants, namely members of coastal communities who work as fishermen’s , community leaders, representatives of village governments, and other related parties. The results of the study indicate that the fishermen's community forms and maintains local wisdom values through social practices such as cooperation, customary-based fishing area division, and value regeneration through the inheritance of knowledge to the younger generation. In addition, the fishermen's community can adapt to change by strengthening the role of the community in facing the challenges of modernization. This study confirms that social interactions in the fishermen's community form a social reality that is oriented towards preserving local wisdom. The implication is that coastal management policies need to consider the role of fishermen's communities as key figures in maintaining ecological and social balance in coastal areas. Limitations in this study include local wisdom based on the research area, residents in coastal areas, community leaders, and other communities on the coast.
The Role of Ethnicity in Rural Development: A Study on the Distribution of Education and Employment Zessy Ardinal Barlan; Sampean; Andi Muhammad Agriawan Suryaalim; Sofyan Sjaf; Abdurrahman Harits; Rifaldi Cahyanto; Lukman Hakim; Rajib Gandi; Ahmad Aulia Arsyad; Rizki Budi Utami; Badar Muhammad
Komunitas Vol. 18 No. 1 (2026): March 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/komunitas.v18i1.24669

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Rural development in multi-ethnic areas requires data-driven approaches that precisely capture social inequalities. This study aims to analyze the relationship between ethnicity, educational attainment, and employment sectors in four villages in East Kalimantan, Indonesia: Kutai Lama, Sidomulyo, Sanga-Sanga Muara, and Muara Pantuan. Employing a quantitative approach using the Bayesian Contingency Table method, along with polarisation and ethnic fractionalization indices, this study utilized microdata from 13,007 individuals based on Data Desa Presisi. The findings indicated no statistically significant relationship between ethnicity and educational or employment outcomes (BF10 < 1), thus supporting the null hypothesis. Ethnicity was not significantly correlated with educational attainment or employment type. However, descriptive analysis reveals distinct patterns among ethnic groups, such as a higher concentration of informal sector employment among Bugis and Sundanese, and greater representation in the formal sector among Javanese and Banjar communities. These patterns suggest that complex social dynamics are not necessarily reflected in statistical associations. Polarisation and fractionalization indices further indicate that unmanaged ethnic diversity may exacerbate social inequalities. This study underscores the importance of inclusive microdata-based development strategies. This study contributes to the literature on ethnicity-based rural development, while opening new avenues for exploring the intersectionality of ethnicity, education, and employment in rural Indonesia.
Dancing Diplomacy in the Digital Era: A Qualitative Content Analysis of @ktti.kbriseoul’s Cultural Narratives Muhammad Wildan Khunaefi; Monika Sri Yuliarti; Hartati Sulistyo Rini
Komunitas Vol. 18 No. 1 (2026): March 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/komunitas.v18i1.34762

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Prevailing state-centered frameworks in cultural diplomacy have largely neglected the dynamic representational practices of diaspora communities in digital spaces. Scholarly inquiry into how diasporas construct cultural and gendered identities via social media remains scarce, particularly within dance, a medium embodying the dialectics of gender, diplomacy, and national identity. This study analyses the Instagram account @ktti.kbriseoul, curated by the Indonesian Traditional Dance Group in Seoul, to examine its role in enacting gender negotiation, cultural diplomacy, and community representation. Through thematic content analysis of visual and narrative posts between June and July 2024, the research reveals patterns of visual composition, embodied performance, and networked relations that transcend mere documentation. The account functions as an active site of meaning-making, shaped by algorithmic logics and cross-cultural expectations, where narratives manifest as sustained performative practices of gender, hybrid identity, and diasporic emotional exchange. The findings advance theoretical discourse by shifting cultural diplomacy from institutional to participatory terrains, situating diaspora members as cultural agents who mediate identity through technology, performance, and visual engagement. This study underscores the diaspora’s agency in producing cultural narratives that navigate and reshape both global configurations and the architectures of digital media.
Selective Adaptation Under Globalization: Cultural Resistance and the Maintenance of Pasang Ri Kajang in the Kajang Indigenous Community, South Sulawesi Sulvahrul Amin; St. Haniah; Tarman Tarman; Lola Abdullaeva
Komunitas Vol. 18 No. 1 (2026): March 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/komunitas.v18i1.40817

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Globalization is often described as a homogenizing force, yet indigenous communities actively interpret and regulate external influences through their own cultural logics. This article examines how the Ammatoa Kajang community of South Sulawesi maintains Pasang Ri Kajang while negotiating pressures from schooling, markets, religion, tourism, and communication technologies. Drawing on anthropological theories of globalization, adaptation, and cultural resistance—particularly Appadurai’s cultural flows, Sahlins’ indigenization of modernity, Steward’s cultural ecology, Scott’s everyday resistance, Barth’s ethnic boundaries, and Lamont and Molnár’s social boundary framework—this study conceptualizes Kajang resilience through two mechanisms: boundary work and Pasang-based moral filtering. Based on qualitative fieldwork in Tana Toa Village, including non-participant observation, unstructured interviews, and documentation, the article shows that the inner–outer spatial division functions as a moral and institutional infrastructure. External elements are not simply accepted or rejected; they are evaluated according to kamase-masea, ecological restraint, honesty, humility, and communal solidarity. Practices considered useful but morally risky are relocated to the outer domain, while the inner customary domain remains protected as a low-tech, ethically regulated space. The study contributes to sociological and anthropological debates on globalization and indigenous resilience by demonstrating that cultural resistance is not isolation from change, but an organized process of selective adaptation rooted in Pasang Ri Kajang.
Breaking the Wall of Inequality: The Hybrid Academic Habitus of Rural Students in the Heart of Kalimantan’s Academia Sri Murlianti; Cici Arinda Dwi Mayanasari; Ahmad Hidayah; Harihanto; Abdul Halim
Komunitas Vol. 18 No. 1 (2026): March 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/komunitas.v18i1.35770

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Educational inequality remains one of the most persistent challenges in higher education, particularly for students from rural and remote areas who often experience unequal access to educational resources, digital technologies, and academic opportunities. While several studies have explored educational disparities and student adaptation, the study of how rural students reconstruct their dispositions during university life remains scarce. This study aims to examine how rural students navigate structural inequalities and construct a hybrid academic habitus in the context of higher education. The study employed a qualitative research design with a phenomenological approach. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with twelve rural students enrolled at Mulawarman University, East Kalimantan, Indonesia. Participants were purposively selected to represent diverse rural backgrounds. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis based on Bourdieu's concepts of habitus, capital, and field, complemented by Giddens' agency theory. The findings reveal that rural students experience multiple, interrelated forms of educational inequality, including limited educational resources, academic culture shock, symbolic exclusion, and financial insecurity. Rather than remaining passive recipients of these structural constraints, they actively developed learning, social, and economic adaptation strategies through self-directed learning, digital literacy, peer solidarity, and entrepreneurial activities. These adaptive practices gradually transformed their dispositions by integrating rural collectivist values ​​with modern academic competencies, resulting in the emergence of a hybrid academic habitus. This new socio-cultural disposition enabled students to navigate structural inequalities while maintaining meaningful connections to their rural identities. This study contributes to extending Bourdieu's concept of habitus beyond social reproduction to a more dynamic understanding of identity transformation through the interaction of structure and agency.
Partnerships and the Economic Transformation of Cocoa Farmers in Konawe, Southeast Sulawesi Hannin Pradita Nur Soulthoni; Eka Suaib; Muhammad Arsyad; Muammar Akbar AQ; Dian Puspita Rizki; Novytha Sary
Komunitas Vol. 18 No. 1 (2026): March 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/komunitas.v18i1.37794

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Agricultural development programs for cocoa in Indonesia often fail to create sustainable economic transformation despite intensive interventions. Previous studies tend to evaluate program effectiveness in aggregate without exploring why identical programs produce divergent outcomes at the farmer level. This study aims to analyze the dynamics of strategic partnerships among the private sector, farmer groups, and local governments in creating economic transformation for cocoa farmers, and to identify the inclusion and exclusion mechanisms that mediate program benefits. This qualitative case study was conducted in Mataiwoi Village, Konawe Regency, Southeast Sulawesi, involving 32 informants through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and focus group discussions during 45 days of fieldwork (August–October 2025). Thematic analysis reveals an effective asymmetric tripartite partnership model, in which role differentiation based on comparative advantage, rather than power balance, is key to success. Participating farmers experienced multidimensional transformation: productivity tripled from 400 kg to 1,000–1,200 kg/ha/year, income quadrupled from Rp8–12 million to Rp35–45 million/year, and their mindset shifted from fatalism to economic agency. However, only 63 of 240 farmers accessed the program because pre-existing inequalities in assets and social capital functioned as mediating structures. This study concludes that the asymmetric tripartite partnership model transforms farmers who can access the program, but inclusivity remains a crucial challenge requiring affirmative mechanisms. These findings imply that future studies and agricultural partnership programs should move beyond aggregate success indicators and examine how inequalities in capital, networks, and institutional access shape inclusive rural economic transformation.

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