Journal of Sumatera Sociological Indicators

Lapo Tuak as A Social Interaction Arena in The Batak Community of Toba: Descriptive Study of Lapo Tuak in Belang Malum Village, Sidikalang City

2022-03-30T08:25:09+07:00

Lapo tuak is a place used for social interaction and gathering. Lapo tuak is synonymous
with the Batak community, especially the Toba Batak community. The Toba Batak ethnic
community likes to gather while eating together, and in the end it becomes an event for discussion.
For most Toba Batak people, lapo tuak is really a place to communicate, let go of longing, a place to
make appointments and it can also be a place to solve problems regardless of social status.
Through this research, the researcher wanted to see how the forms of social interaction that took
place in the tuak lapo and how the behavior of the lapo tuak visitors in the village of Belang
Malum. The method used is descriptive with a qualitative approach. The result of this research is
that lapo tuak is a public space that can be used as a place for social interaction. This thesis also
describes the forms of social interaction that occur in lapo tuak including cooperation, competition,
conflict and accommodation that can occur at certain times and each form of interaction can be in
the form of interactions between individuals and individuals, individuals with groups, and groups
with the group.

K-POP Immitation On Male Fans (Fanboy) In Medan City

2022-03-30T08:43:24+07:00

K-Pop shows its existence in the entertainment world. The development is increasingly fast, giving rise to new phenomena that are no less interesting among fans. This research focuses on the imitation done by fanboys and how the masculinity construction is formed based on the imitation results of fanboys. The research method used is a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. The results of the research obtained are the various forms of imitation performed by fanboys. Starting from the style of clothing that is considered to be updated, the personality of an idol who is warm and friendly to others, the attitude of an idol who is a role model for fanboys to follow, language, culture to the role of the idol's position in the group such as the role of a leader. This research also shows a shift in the value of traditional masculinity to modern masculinity, also known as soft masculinity, in which men care about their physical appearance, have flexible body movements in the field of dance, and have a gentle attitude towards others. Based on this, fanboys are included in the flower boys and pretty boys categories.

Implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility Program PT. Allegrindo and Their Benefits for The Social Economic Life of The Community Around Nagori Urung Panei, Purba District, Simalungun Regency

2022-03-30T08:51:26+07:00

Corporate Social Responsibility is an activity carried out by a company as a form of concern and responsibility for the surrounding community. The purpose of this study was to determine the form of PT Allegrindo's CSR program and its benefits for the socio-economic life of the surrounding community. This type of research is a qualitative research using descriptive methods. The data collection technique was carried out by means of observation, in-depth interviews, and literature study. The results showed that PT Allegrindo's CSR program is still in the form of a caricative (Charity). This program is a form of the company's response to responding to demands from the surrounding community. The program is contained in the fields of education, agriculture, and socio-religion. It is undeniable that the company's CSR program can provide benefits for the current socio-economic life of the surrounding community. However, PT Allegrindo's CSR program has not been able to provide long-term benefits for the socio-economic life of the surrounding community. Companies in general, and PT Allegrindo in particular are expected to be able to implement community empowerment-based CSR programs so that they can provide benefits to the surrounding community in the long term.

Social Transformation of the Saribu Rumah Gadang Indigenous Tourism Area: Analysis of Nobert Elias Social Figures

2022-03-30T08:56:41+07:00

The reduced interest of the Minangkabau indigenous people in building and maintaining a Rumah Gadang is caused by the rapid acceleration of industrialization, modernization, and market competition. However, South Solok Regency has a Rumah Gadang which is still well maintained with a very good layout. This condition makes the area of high value and attracts tourists from various regions, including foreign tourists in the context of traditional tourism villages. This article aims to describe the regional social transformation that occurs in the traditional tourist area of Saribu Rumah Gadang. This paper uses the social figuration theory of Nobert Elias as his analytical knife. This article uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. The results are that there are various transformations of the concept of the Rumah Gadang, the transformation of space as a common space, and social transformation as ethical behavior in the Rumah Gadang. The conclusion of this study is that Rumah Gadang is no longer a residence for extended families, but is a traditional tourist destination. The transformation that occurs both physically and socially is caused by the interdependence, habitus, and figuration that are intertwined with the social relations established by the Minangkabau community with other communities.

Management of Aek Buru and Natural Missing Tourism Based on The Community of Batu Tunggal Village, Na IX-X District, Labuhanbatu Utara Regency

2022-03-30T09:04:08+07:00

North Labuhanbatu Regency is one of the regencies in North Sumatra that has a lot of interesting natural tourism potentials, one of which is Aek Buru and Rindu Alam. The place is a natural tourism destination whose development has not yet been maximized to become an attractive natural tourism destination for tourists. The purpose of this research is to find out how the form of community-based Aek Buru and Rindu Alam tourism management. The method used in this research is descriptive method with a qualitative approach. The results showed that the people of Batu Tunggal Village had not played an active role in managing Aek Buru and Rindu Alam tourism. In this case community participation is only temporary. So that tourist destinations such as poorly maintained. As for the inhibiting factors of community participation is the lack of support from local governments in various activities. Then the attitude of the people who depend on the government, the behavior of people who are less friendly in welcoming tourists and inadequate infrastructure conditions

Social Solidarity Patterns of Papua Migrant Students at The Universitas Sumatera Utara

2022-03-30T09:14:03+07:00

Solidarity is something that is really needed by a society. Strong solidarity can be found among migrant students from Papua at the University of North Sumatra. Researchers are interested in seeing the background of students from Papua forming groups. This type of research uses descriptive qualitative methods. Determination of informants using purposive sampling techniques. The results of this study concluded that migrant students from Papua at the University of North Sumatra formed an Medan-level organization called the Papuan Student Association (IMP) for the awareness that it was part of the group, had many similarities, and their internal and external needs - each group member. The pattern of solidarity of migrant students from Papua is mechanical solidarity, with the form of gemeinschaft, where it is a habit (folkways) which is passed down from seniors to juniors. The supporting factor for the strong solidarity of Papuan students as a group is the large number of similarities and the closeness of their homes. An inhibiting factor for the solidarity of migrant students from Papua as a group was inactive members and misunderstanding.