Stagnation in Identity-based Community: The Experience of Buton Youth Community
Abstract: Youth college
student communites in Gorontalo are interesting to study because almost all of
these communities are formed by the reason of ethnic and regional origin. This
study uses a youth community, namely HIPPMIB (Himpunan Pemuda Pelajar Mahasiswa
Indonesia Buton /Youth Association of Indonesian Students Buton) as the subject
under study. At this time, HIPPMIB in Gorontalo is experiencing stagnation, as
fewer members attending community events. There are several factors that cause
the community to stagnate, such as the community does not function well and the
alienation of the members from the community. Data collected through focus
group discussions (FGD) illuminate that the youth community Buton in Gorontalo
city needs to increase its understanding of the community, reflect its
experience and reorganized the community so that cohesion remains intact and
symptoms of alienation can be addressed.
Penulis: Dondick Wicaksono
Wiroto
Kode Jurnal: jpsosiologidd160345
