Social Capital and Communication Systems of Ettawa Goat Breeders in Purworejo Regency
Abstract: The purpose of this
study is to determine the social capital and communication system of Ettawa
goat breeders (Peranakan Ettawa/PE) Kaligesing race in Purworejo. The study
used the theory of social capital and communication systems in the perspective
of Niklas Luhmann. The method of this study employed ethnography. Social
capital of breeders is developed within farmers’ groups (Poktan). The existing
social capitals in Poktan include trust, network, and norms. Social capital of
trust is seen in the management of membership dues/contribution, poktan board
transparency, division of work, and goat farming with nggaduh system. Network
appears in the cooperation between Poktan with other Poktan,
instructors/educator, traders/markets, universities, villages and districts.
Norms are seen in the agreement on the division of dues, waragan group, and the
breeders who use goats as debt guarantee and youth Poktan rules that prohibit
breeders to sell the goats before lambing.
Penulis: Tatag Handaka, Hermin
Indah Wahyuni, Endang Sulastri, Paulus Wiryono
Kode Jurnal: jpsosiologigg150023
