Changes in Society Social Relationship Patterns (Case Study on the Dayak Ribun Community around Parindu Sanggau Oil Palm Plantation, West Kalimantan)

Abstract

After the oil palm plantation project, the development of the Parindu sub-district increased rapidly. Many residents both from West Kalimantan and outside the region are encouraged to come to the area to work and settle in the area. This study aims to explain socio-cultural contacts and habits in everyday life that have increased and changed patterns of social relations. This research is a descriptive research with a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques based on interviews and observations and analyzed using qualitative analysis. The findings show that oil palm plantations have driven social change in terms of community social status, social relations and lifestyle. Social changes related to social status are characterized by career changes. This can be caused by different work profiles and job opportunities. Social changes in the aspect of social relations are marked by changes in the pattern of simple regional relations which result in complex relationships that span across village boundaries.