The Ideology Behind the Power Relations of Punggawa-Sawi in Bajo Ethnic Fishermen in North Tiworo, West Muna Regency

Akhmad Marhadi

doi:10.5539/ach.v11n2p20

Abstract

The power relations that arise in the life of Bajo ethnic fishermen are predominantly influenced by the ideology practiced by the superior group, punggawa to control sawi as an inferior group. The purpose of this study is to analyze the ideology behind the power relations of punggawa-sawi in Bajo ethnic fishermen in North Tirowo. The method used was a qualitative approach with data collection techniques namely observation, interview and document study. The results of the study showed that the ideology of power, the ideology of capitalism, and the ideology of religiosity are the ideologyies that cause the existence of power relations of punggawa to sawi. The ideologies are used by punggawa to lead, control and manage the social, economic, political and cultural life of sawi fishermen to get the maximum profit while fulfilling all the interests and desires of punggawa.

Highlights

IntroductionBajo people love the sea because it is considered as part of their lives so it cannot be separated from the sea
Bajo ethnic groups recognize the sea as they know themselves
Ideology is an attempt to define the meaning and world view that supports the ruler and maps of meaning which, it looks like universal truth, but are historically specific understandings, envelop and perpetuate the power of social groups (Barker, 2005: 515)

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Introduction

Bajo people love the sea because it is considered as part of their lives so it cannot be separated from the sea. The daily life of Bajo ethnic group in North Tiworo in relation to the social, economic and cultural systems is classified as still very traditional. Traditional traditions and customs are maintained so as to make it easier for bourgeois groups to enter and control them. The effect of this is the creation of the social relations system for punggawa and sawi. The social relation between pungawa-sawi in Bajo ethnic fishing community in North Tiworo formed a patron-client bond which at the beginning was the purpose of the relationship between punggawa and sawi in fishing and sharing the fishing results balanced and fulfilled a sense of justice between the two

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