Analysis On the Institution of Salt Farmers from a Social Capital Perspective (Case Study: Salt Farmers in Karanganyar Village Kalianget District Sumenep Regency)

Abstract

The aim of this research is to analyze the moral economy (Gift Economy) in the perspective of the concept of social capital formed in the People's Salt Business Group (KUGAR) in Karanganyar Village, Kalianget District, Sumenep Regency. This research was carried out in Karanganyar Village, Kalianget District, Sumenep Regency. The research method used is a qualitative descriptive method with data collection techniques through observation, interviews and documentation. Based on the results of observations, it can be seen that the social capital in Karanganyar Village is seen through two relationships, namely, Bonding Social Capital and Bridging Social Capital. First, the bonding social capital contained in KUGAR is relatively low. This can be seen from the low value of social care that exists between group members, unstructured institutional patterns, and the low level of social culture of mutual help between group members. Meanwhile, secondly, the bridging social capital formed within the KUGAR group and those who are not KUGAR members is very high, the value of social awareness is high, there is no difference in attitude whether it is a KUGAR group or not. There is a high level of trust in the KUGAR group with members of the village community, which can be seen during the process of borrowing and borrowing goods and money. Collaboration between KUGAR institutions in Karnganyar Village and other farmer groups outside KUGAR is not established, this is because some people who are not members of KUGAR prefer to work outside the city.