Usage of Social Capital in Supporting the Welfare of the Coastal Community
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science - Year 2018, Vol 23, Issue 8
Abstract
Social capital was a serious concern to the social development summit held in Copenhagen on 12 March 1995. According to the conference, social capital is not less important to the economy capital. The purpose of this study is to identify the fisherwomen’s social capital also to know the effective utilization strategy of the social capital in supporting the welfare of the community. To obtain the data necessary to achieve the objectives of the research conducted observation (participant observation) and in-depth interviews (deep interviews) and Focus Group Discussion (FGD). One of the social capital of women's role in a group of fisherwomen is fishing in addition to roles in community organizations, and in the household. These women are directly involved in the process other than fishing and seaweed business processes within, these women also seafood market. As such, they also have a network, especially a network marketing. Trust of the network is quite high, which is characterized, for example, with a continuation of co-operation exists in at least five years. The women’s role is supported by the socio-cultural values. Effective utilization of the social capital, especially through access to economic, educational, health, and expanding access to self-actualization. Social capital should be optimally utilized primarily through economic, educational, and health groups and activities because it is evident that social capital has benefits through the groups and activities.
Authors and Affiliations
Muhammad Rusli, Sitti Bulkis, Andi Agustang
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