Cultural Setting Model Development for Poverty Alleviation Programs in North Aceh

Abstract

The objectives of this study are first, to identify poverty from a cultural perspective, particularly Acehnese culture; second, to identify the socio-cultural potentials of the Acehnese people related to poverty alleviation; and third, analyze the program that is carried out so that poor families can be families from poverty. The research method used is the descriptive qualitative research method. The results of the study indicate that community poverty from a cultural perspective, especially Acehnese culture, can be interpreted as a way of life or culture and the smallest unit, namely the family because the family is seen as the smallest social unit and as a social institution that supports the culture of poverty. The culture of poverty is a way used by poor people to adapt and react to their marginal position in a society that has classes and is individualistic and capitalistic. The socio-cultural potentials of the Acehnese people related to poverty alleviation are that in the context of Aceh, several cultural potentials can be seen which if properly regulated and cared for will become milestones in alleviating poverty, namely: The habit of drinking coffee in coffee shops or coffee shops; Duk Pakat (Joint Deliberation); The Culture of Shame at the Event of not doing Mawlid; Peutron Aneuk; Samadiyah and the existence of traditional institutions in the gampong. Programs that can be carried out so that poor families can get out of the crush of poverty are empowering human resources, increasing assistance at the village, district, and provincial levels that are right on target; and community economic empowerment with sustainable programs.