Social Structure Of Community Research Articles

Interweaving Ecology and Culture in Bibhutibhushan Bondopadhyay’s Of the Forest

This paper investigates the intricate relationship between ecology and culture as depicted in Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay's novel Of the Forest (Aranyak). It looks at how common situations and human social orders are profoundly interconnected, with social character and conventional structure of tribal and rustic communities formed by the forest. The novel depicts the forest not simply as a scenery but as an imperative, living substance that impacts the social, spiritual, and economic lives of the individuals occupying it. This consider uncovers how social structure, such as customs, legends, and jobs like chasing and horticulture, are closely connected to the rhythms of the forest. Through an ecocritical focal point, this paper investigates how the novel highlights the indigenous communities’ ecological information and maintainable structure. These communities don't see the forest just as a asset, but as a sacrosanct space necessarily to their social and spiritual personalities. Their customs, folklores, agricultural structure, and livelihoods—whether chasing, gathering, or farming are molded by the common rhythms of the forest. The novel portrays their relationship with land isn't fair financial, but profoundly social, fortifying a holistic approach where nature and culture are indivisible. The paper moreover digs into how Bandyopadhyay employs the novel to regret the loss of both environmental and cultural differences. As the forest destroyed, the conventional ways of life tied to it, driving to the fragmentation of the communities and havoc of cultural habits established in environmental settings. This demolition is depicted as a catastrophe of both the natural world and the human soul. The novel also studies the capitalist ethos that prioritizes economic advancement at the cost of ecological sustainability, addressing the menacing effect of modernization on both nature and innate culture. The article concludes by examining how Bandyopadhyay’s forest imagery transcends simple environmental imagery and transforms it into a symbol of cultural and environmental tolerance. The forest gets to be a location of social resistance to advancement of modernity, encapsulating a space where innate knowledge and practices proceed to offer an alternative to the destructive impact of modernization. The paper calls for a deeper understanding of the relationship between people and their environment, and calls for a return to a better relationship with nature.

Pengembangan Kawasan Pariwisata Berbasis Kearifan Lokal Kampung Asey Besar

When viewed from a cultural perspective, the tourism industry indirectly plays an important role in the development of regional culture. Local wisdom is the potential of a culture that can be developed by the community so that the authenticity of that culture is maintained. It is hoped that the development of a tourism area based on local wisdom will have a positive impact on the people of Asey Besar Village. This research aims to determine the potential of a local wisdom-based tourism area in Asey Besar Village. To find out about the development of a tourism area based on local wisdom in Asey Besar Village, Jayapura Regency. The research method used is a qualitative descriptive method. Based on the research results, it was found that the potential for developing a tourism area based on local wisdom in Asey Besar Village is planned as a strategic area for traditional villages with known resources in the form of natural beauty, and has a landscape character with flora and fauna habitat, clear waters, topography, type of vegetation. Planning for regional development as a tourism area with local wisdom is carried out by increasing and developing investment in the social and cultural spatial structure of regional communities in Asey Besar Village. For the Government and Community, efforts must be made to preserve the potential of local wisdom in Asey Besar Village which supports tourism by the government and community as those responsible for protecting and maintaining local wisdom while maintaining culture as a characteristic of the tribal community of Asey Besar Village.

HOW ELITIST WERE TYPICAL MYCENAEAN COMMUNITIES? INVESTIGATING RELATIVE STATUS IN MYCENAEAN DAMOI THROUGH THE LANDHOLDERS OF THE PYLOS EP AND EA SERIES

SummaryAlthough traditionally the focus of Mycenaean studies has been the elite and the administrative centres referred to as ‘palaces’, nonetheless academics investigating Mycenaean society have increasingly turned their attention to nonpalatial sectors of society. This article investigates the different levels of society that are recorded within two Linear B land tenure series, specifically the Ep and Ea series. The Ep tablets record the landholdings of the inhabitants of pa‐ki‐ja‐ne, a damos that was home to Pylos's most significant sanctuary. A steep hierarchy is demonstrated for its inhabitants by the relative sizes of their landholdings, with prominent religious personnel among those at the top and many ‘servants of the deity’ at the bottom. The Ea damos, in contrast, differs in the professional titles of the landholders—craftsmen and animal herders are prevalent—and in the relative sizes of the landholdings: the Ea series records plots of land that were more equitably sized and generally larger than those of pa‐ki‐ja‐ne. The Ea series can likely be considered as more representative of Mycenaean damoi than pa‐ki‐ja‐ne, which could indicate that the social structure of typical Mycenaean communities was not steeply hierarchical, and perhaps more egalitarian than may have been thought.

Indigenous Knowledge and Community Institutions' Role in Pashtun Pastoral Community Resilience to Climate Change

Indigenous knowledge and community institutions of pastoral communities play a pivotal role in resilience to climate change. This study aims to investigate the Pashtun pastoral community's culturally embedded indigenous knowledge, social structure, and social institutions' role in their resilience to climate change. It is revealed that climate change directly affects their natural resources, cultural traditions and livelihood, especially of the Pashtun pastoral community living in the mountainous region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It is investigated that Pashtun pastoral community social structure (such as kinship bonds, brotherhood, and reciprocity) and cultural institutions strengthen their resilience to bounce back from the worst impact of climate change. It is revealed that the Pashtun pastoral communities’ indigenous knowledge is embedded in their folk literature, metaphors, poetry, and traditions. Their indigenous knowledge, and socio-cultural institutions, strengthen the Pashtun pastoral community's resilience to climate change.

The Intersection of Gender, Migration, and Urbanisation in Shaping Community Identities and Social Structures

This paper explores in depth the cross influence of three factors, gender, migration and urbanization, in shaping community identity and social structure. As the basic element of social composition, gender not only affects the self-perception of individuals, but also shapes the collective identity at the community level. As an important driving force of community development, the cultural diversity and social dynamics brought about by immigration have had a profound impact on community identity. However, urbanization, as an important feature of modern society, has had a significant impact on community identity and social structure by changing the physical and social environment of communities. In terms of community identity, the adjustment and remodeling of gender roles and gender relationships are an important part of community development.Simultaneously, the integration of immigrants involves the reshaping and rediscovery of identity, enhancing the complexity of community identity through interactions and contrasts with native residents. Moreover, urbanization-induced community shifts and population movements further complicate and diversify this identity. In terms of social structure, the promotion of gender equality awareness helps to break the shackles of traditional social structure and promote the community to a more equitable and inclusive direction. The influx of immigrants brings new social classes and interest groups and have an important impact on the social structure of the community. The rapid advancement of urbanization intensifies the differentiation and reorganization of social structure, which makes the class differences and conflicts of interest within the community more obvious. Gender, immigration, and urbanization have close intersections in shaping community identity and social structure. These three factors interact and influence each other to jointly promote the development and change of the community.

The Vulnerability Model of Water Resources Management in Forest Edge Communities in Sumedang Regency

Purpose: This study aims to explain the vulnerability of institutional management practices of water resources, agent practices, and system reproduction that can potentially cause social vulnerability in society. Theoretical reference: Structuration theory was chosen because this theory can explain structural or institutional vulnerability seen from practices in water resources management. Method: A qualitative approach using the participatory rural appraisal (PRA) method was employed to map the social vulnerability of management structures. NVivo mind map analysis and geographic information system analysis were used to strengthen the relationship between social practices and vulnerability information through drought maps. Results and Conclusion: The results of the study show that resource management is vulnerable to maintaining old patterns or habits because agents are unable to break through institutional systems and structures do not have authority, and have no bargaining position. Reproduction of social systems takes place in accordance with ongoing social structures that traverse space and time. The forestry organization KPH Sumedang has the authority to manage water resources around the forestry area. Vulnerability becomes a phenomenon of water user communities on the forest's edge. Discursive and recursive practices of actors/agents perpetuate the social structure of water users, such as the potential vulnerability of the social structure of water user communities and practices that encourage social vulnerability. Implications of research: This study has shed light on the community vulnerability related to the management of water resources by the forest edge communities. In addition, this study has given insight into the vulnerability of the social structure that can be seen from the practices of water users in village communities on the edge of the forest. Originality/value: The originality lies in how this research scrutinizes the social vulnerability model in managing water resources in communities in villages on the edge of the forest. So far, vulnerability has been studied more often after a disaster occurs.

Understanding the Role of the Environmental Arena and Community Social Structure in Stunting Prevention Education

Indonesia is a country with the third highest incidence of stunting in Southeast Asia. Stunting has various negative impacts therefore it is important to prevent it through public education. This research aims to understand the role of the environmental arena and social structure of society in stunting prevention education. This research uses a qualitative method with a case study approach. The research analysis explains the problem of stunting through four environmental arenas and social structures that exist in communities in four cities or districts, including the educational, economic, cultural, and ideological arenas. By understanding the roots of the stunting problem identified through the environmental arena and social structure of society, we can identify effective methods for stunting prevention programs in the field, namely sustainable education based on local culture in all aspects of community life. Highlights : Interconnected Factors: The research explores how various environmental arenas and social structures intertwine to contribute to the prevalence of stunting. Local Cultural Context: Understanding the local cultural context is crucial for designing effective stunting prevention education programs. Sustainability and Community Engagement: Emphasizing sustainable education initiatives rooted in local culture ensures long-term engagement and effectiveness in combating stunting. Keywords : arena, education, economy, culture, ideology

Historical Study of the System of Social Structure of Hadramaut Arab Descendants in Surakarta

Research on historical studies on the social structure of the Hadramaut Arab descent community in Surakarta in the 21st century. The Hadramaut descent community grows and develops which has specific social stratification in their life that is continuous from the past, present, to the future. The study of the ancestry of the Hadramaut Arab community in Surakarta was initiated from their grandparents to being inherited by their great-grandchildren. The process of cultural adaptation and acculturation that they carry out has changed and has survived until now. The historical approach to this research is people of Arab descent using descriptive qualitative methods and interviews with Arabs in Surakarta. As a result, the people of Hadramaut descent have developed from the land of their birth and were brought down to the overseas lands where they live in Surakarta for generations. Starting from the Sayyid group, tribe, middle class, to helpers.

Bible Translations for Turkish-Speaking Muslims: Contemporary Considerations

This article first evaluates the social structure of Turkish-speaking communities, the traumatic experiences they have faced, and the latest trends as of 2023. Societal changes in Turkey and their effects on vocabulary are outlined. The reactions of people to these changes are evaluated in light of the historical background in Turkey. The article goes on to give a brief summary of Bible translations into Turkish from 1665 to 2023. After that, the opinions of Muslim scholars about current Bible translations are evaluated. In addition, fifteen Turkish-speaking Muslims were surveyed to understand their preferences and criticisms about current translations. Based on input from emerging groups of Muslims who accept the Bible as a sacred text in addition to the Qur’ān, the article presents a series of suggestions about how to improve Bible translations for Turkish-speaking Muslim readers.

PITULIKUR VILLAGE: THE SOCIAL STRUCTURE OF THE COMMUNITY OF ANCIENT BALI IN THE TRADITIONAL VILLAGE OF DUDA, SELAT SUB-DISTRICT, KARANGASEM DISTRICT

Pitulikur Village is an ancient community social structure thought to have existed since the mid-17th century. The implementation of aci by Pitulikur Village experienced disharmony and was not satisfactory to the community of Desa Adat Duda. The method of writing is a qualitative description with primary and secondary data sources. The theories used are Structuration Theory and Functional Structural Theory. Factors causing disharmony are internal and external factors that disrupt the balance of energy in sekala and niskala. The role of Pitulikur Village based on Awig-Awig Desa Adat Duda is to organize Aci Usaba Emping, Usaba Kapat, Usaba Bangket, Aci Mendak at Ulun Siwi Temple, Metabuhin, and Aci Usaba Dalem. Pitulikur Village functions according to the concept of Catur Lawa and Prasadam Bangun Urip; namely, Pasek functions as a mass mobilizer in prasadam getting puspusan / feet. Kebayan functions to organize, manage resources. In prasadam get polo/brain. Penyarikan functions as secretary, in prasadam gets ikuh/tail. Members/Jro Desa get prasadam in addition to feet, brain, and tail. This research found that the existence of Pitulikur Village strengthens the organization of aci in Desa Adat Duda, because it gets the legality of authority both in sekala and niskala through the existence of sacred buildings of Pasek, Kebayan, and Penyarikan in the main mandala of Pura Puseh and Pura Desa (Bale Agung). The organization of aci can be harmonious with the functioning of agil.

The social structure of signing communities and lexical variation: A cross-linguistic comparison of three unrelated sign languages

Claims have been made about the relationship between the degree of lexical variation and the social structure of a sign language community (e.g., population size), but to date there exist no large-scale cross-linguistic comparisons to address these claims. In this study, we present a cross-linguistic analysis of lexical variation in three signing communities: Kata Kolok, Israeli Sign Language (ISL) and British Sign Language (BSL). Contrary to the prediction that BSL would have the lowest degree of lexical variation because it has the largest population size, we found that BSL has the highest degree of lexical variation across the entire community (i.e., at the global level). We find, however, that BSL has the lowest degree of lexical variation at the local level, i.e., within clusters of participants who group most similarly lexically. Kata Kolok and ISL, on the other hand, exhibit less of a distinction between variation at the global and local levels, suggesting that lexical variation does not pattern as strongly within subsets of these two communities as does BSL. The results of this study require us to reassess claims made about lexical variation and community structure; we need to move towards an approach of studying (lexical) variation which treats communities equally on a theoretical level and which respects the unique social-demographic profile of each community when designing the analysis by using a community-centered approach.

J.K. Rowling’s The Casual Vacancy: A Departure from Harry Potter

This research paper explores the thematic evolution in J.K. Rowling's body of work, with a focus on her standalone novel, The Casual Vacancy, in relation to her globally acclaimed Harry Potter series. While The Casual Vacancy overtly delves into mature themes of social inequality, politics, and community, this study posits that these themes are subtly yet consistently present in the Harry Potter series as well. Drawing contrasts and parallels, the paper analyzes the depiction of social hierarchies, power dynamics, and community structures in both works. Through a comprehensive examination of narrative voice, character motivations, and overarching themes, this paper highlights Rowling’s consistent engagement with societal challenges, irrespective of the setting or target audience. The study concludes by recognizing Rowling’s multifaceted writing approach and her profound ability to resonate with readers on pressing societal topics.

User depression and severity level prediction during COVID-19 epidemic from social network data

In recent times, depression becomes a major issue, which causes suicide, particularly among youngsters. During the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) epidemic, many organizations suggested social distance and quarantine actions, which cause major attention to the mental health and depression of each individual. Most population express their emotions by using modern social media technologies like Twitter, Facebook, etc. By considering user tweets, a Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM)-based classifier was designed that learns rich attributes such as psychological, contextual, cognitive, person-level and distress-dependent n-gram attributes of each user for depression severity level prediction. But, it did not learn the social network structural properties of the most prominent communities, which influences the prediction outcomes. Hence in this article, a novel model is developed to predict the user’s depression severity levels by considering the social network structure of most prominent communities and influence measures. At first, it analyses the physical characteristics of the most prominent groups based on their balanced local and global power distribution. Then, the influential users and communities are identified along with the rich group of attributes. Moreover, those attributes are provided to the LSTM classifier for the user’s depression severity level prediction during the COVID-19 epidemic. Finally, the investigational outcomes exhibit that the presented model attains 93.53% accuracy and 0.4376 Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) contrasted with the conventional classifiers to estimate the user’s depression severity level.

Attributes and Activities of Religious Communities in Italy: First Results from a City Congregations Study (CCS)

This article explores the attributes and religious, social and political activities of local religious groups in three Italian cities across all religious traditions. This is the first application of Congregations Study methodology in Italy to analyze the social composition, structure and activities of religious communities. The research was conducted between 2020 and 2021 with a total number of 877 communities mapped in the cities of Bologna, Milan and Brescia, and their surroundings. All local religious groups in three cities and their surroundings were counted and one key informant per group was interviewed (N = 566) with a Congregations Study questionnaire. Based on the results of the interviews, we found that, during the last decade, the dynamics of growth of adults’ and children’s regular religious participation was distinct within the Muslim and Christian Orthodox communities. Social service for elderly, environmental programs and political activity were found to be promoted by the Catholic communities to a stronger degree, while activities linked to the support of migrants were endorsed stronger by Muslim and Orthodox groups. Moreover, this study assessed the theological, ethical and political orientation of religious communities, highlighting different trends across religious traditions. The article discusses various configurations of urban religious diversity by bringing similarities and contrasts between communities of dominant religious tradition and minority religions, thus questioning the applicability of City Congregations Study (CCS) methodology to the analysis of configurations of religious diversity in Italy.

Poda Na Lima: Value of Education and Social Society Order Based on Local Wisdom

Poda na lima are five pieces of advice that are firmly held as the foundation of the Angkola-Mandailing community. This advice includes local wisdom that underlies the social order and contains educational value regarding efforts to cleanse the heart, soul, mind, body, and environment. This study aims to analyze the value of education and the community's social structure based on local wisdom. The focus of the local wisdom studied is Poda na Lima in the Angkola-Mandailing community. This research approach uses a qualitative type of literature study method. Sources of data and analysis materials for research studies use scientific literature obtained from credible websites (Sinta, DOAJ, Scient Direct, Routledge/Tandfonline, Scimago JR). The scientific literature in question includes; articles, proceedings, books, and final student assignments (thesis, theses, dissertations) relevant to the research theme. The results of this study indicate that poda na lima has an extension as a philosophy in the life of the Angkola-Mandailing community. This local wisdom contains an educational value (education for children) in social arrangements based on the purity of intention, physical cleanliness, and public order. The five pieces of advice in local wisdom include paias rohamu (heart/soul), Pematangmu (physical), parabitonmu (clothing), bagasmu (house), and pakaranganmu (environment).

Analysis of Social Change in Rural Communities Due to the Influence of Urbanization and Globalization in Indonesia

Urbanization and globalization have had a major influence in accelerating social change in society, including rural communities. These changes can have an impact on the values, culture, and social structure of rural communities. Therefore, this study aims to analyze social changes in rural communities due to the influence of urbanization and globalization in Indonesia. This study aims to analyze social changes in rural communities due to the influence of urbanization and globalization in Indonesia. This study uses a qualitative approach with data collection techniques through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentation studies. Respondents taken in this study are from rural communities who have experienced the effects of urbanization and globalization in rural areas in Indonesia. The results of the study show that the influence of urbanization and globalization has accelerated social change in rural communities in Indonesia. Some of the social changes that have occurred include changes in values, culture, and patterns of behavior in rural communities. This can be seen from changes in lifestyle, consumption patterns, mindsets, and patterns of social interaction. This social change had an impact on a shift in the social structure of rural communities, where there was a shift from an agrarian society to an increasingly urbanized society.

African Immigrant Women's Maternal Health Experiences in Clarkston, Georgia: A Qualitative Study.

The maternal health experiences of African immigrant women, their utilization of health care services, and the effects on maternal health have received limited attention in research. This research explored the maternal health experiences of African immigrant women residing in Clarkston, Georgia, and their use of health services. Fourteen African immigrant women responded to semistructured interviews. An adapted version of the Andersen health care utilization model explained the predisposing factors, enabling factors, and need factors, which influence the use of maternal health care for African immigrant women. Findings were presented according to the Andersen health care utilization model. Analysis of the interviews resulted in 11 themes. The themes were as follows: (1) Community social structure, (2) community health beliefs, (3) health organization concerning the use of women, infants, and children, (4) social support at the individual level, (5) limited English proficiency, (6) need for better health education, (7) perception of care, (8) health financing, (9) long wait times and lack of transportation, (10) fear of medication and obstetrical interventions, and (11) impact of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting. Maternal health practices of African immigrant women are impacted by environmental and cultural factors. Public health interventions should be implemented to advance African immigrant women's health care utilization practices through required health education and tailored care, which will translate to positive maternal health experiences.

The evolution of recreational activities trends, impacts and future prospects

In our study, we embark on a comprehensive exploration of the evolving landscape of recreational activities, investigating the main trends that have shaped it, the profound impacts these activities exert on societal, economic, and health parameters, as well as the exciting prospects lying in the future. Throughout history, the character and function of recreational activities have been continually molded by a variety of driving factors. Key among these are advancements in technology, changes in demographic composition, shifts in societal attitudes and practices, and alterations in leisure time and work-life balance. We argue that the transformations seen in the realm of recreation have extensive ramifications, ranging from reshaping social relationships and community structures, impacting physical and mental health outcomes, to stimulating economic growth and innovation. Our work utilizes a multi-faceted methodological approach that includes historical review, trend analysis, predictive modeling, and scenario planning. We also delve into the role of emerging technologies, particularly focusing on how innovations like virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and digital gaming platforms are poised to redefine recreational norms and practices. The future of recreation, we propose, will be increasingly characterized by digital, immersive, and personalized experiences. The findings of our research have broad implications, providing critical insights for a range of stakeholders including policymakers, urban planners, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. As they look to make strategic decisions, develop policies, or design innovative solutions, understanding the trajectory of recreational activities will be invaluable. Finally, we identify several promising avenues for future research, with the goal of further expanding the boundaries of knowledge in this dynamic and influential field.

Exploration of Male Partners’ Gender Based Violence by Female Partners in Dar es Salaam-Tanzania

This study explored Gender Based violence of male partners by female partners in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, using the qualitative approach. It employed a prolonged field engagement through in-depth interviews. While Dar es Salaam Region consists five municipalities, this study was conducted in Ilala Municipality owing its strategic location in the city with big populations and large social interactions. Through snowball sampling technique, 25 men were sampled as respondents and thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. The study established that males experienced a variety of gender-based violence including physical, psychological and economic violence. Factors contributing to gender-based violence included lack of awareness and negative perception toward gender-based violence services. Because of the patriarchal nature of the society, men who experience GBV did not report the incidents since they felt being embarrassed and undermined by the community's social structure. Based on conclusions, the study recommends that men should strive to get empowered economically, considering that there has been a positive correlation between men’s economic powerlessness and violence against them by their partners. Affected men should be sensitized on the availability and significance of various institutions dealing with GBV; they should consult the institutions whenever they fall victim to GBV. Finally, there is a need for more male representation in gender desks since gender desks in many police stations currently lack equitable men representation.

More than Two… but not Right Now: Interpretations and Responses to Covid-19 Measures on Reddit for Two Communities of Consensual Non-Monogamy.

Using Owen's Thematic Analysis, we reviewed the Reddit posts of participants in two online communities regarding consensual non-monogamy (CNM) during the January 2021 peak of the Covid-19 pandemic. In 5,209 comments, 465 unique users in the /polyamory and /swinging forums on the social media platform Reddit referred to the pandemic with two themes emerging as most salient. In the first theme, participants described, interpreted, and responded to the social limitations of the Covid-19 era, with particular attention to limitations on CNM identity and behavior during the pandemic. In the second theme, participants articulated concerns about individual and social health. In addition to strictly personal concerns about physical and mental health, participants described challenges to the well-being of relationships and communities and ways to manage risk and mitigate social damage. We discuss the implication of these findings in light of the unique social structure of CNM communities.