PENGARUH ORGANISASI IKATAN KELUARGA MINANG DALAM MENINGKATKAN SOLIDARITAS SOSIAL ANGGOTANYA

STUDY DESKRIPTIF PADA ANGGOTA ORGANISASI IKATAN KELUARGA MINANG DI KOMPLEK PERUMAHAN BUMI AGUNG PERMAI 1 KEL: UNYUR, KEC: SERANG KOTA SERANG – BANTEN

Abstract

Minangkabau ethnicity is one of the ethnic groups in Indonesia. The Minangkabau ethnic group adheres to a matrilineal culture which upholds lineage from the mother. This study aims to explore and analyze Minangkabau ethnic kinship patterns overseas in increasing a sense of social solidity among Minang Kabau residents within the membership of the Minang family ties organization overseas, especially in the Bumi Agung Permai 1 housing complex, Serang City-Banten Province. They migrated to Banten with the original culture brought from their hometown which still has a strong accent and style which is used as a Minang family bond. This research uses a descriptive qualitative method where this method is the right way to explore the strength of friendship between Minang Kabau residents overseas. Data collection techniques began with observation, direct and in-depth interviews, as well as literacy related to the history of the Minang Kabau community and references from the regional library of Banten Province. The theory used in this study is the theory of the family system including emotional bonds which was developed by a psychiatrist and researcher named Murray Bowen (1913 – 1990) which was outlined in his book entitled "Clinical Applications of Bowen Family". This research resulted in 1. Customs of Minang Kabau, 2. Entrepreneurship of Urang Minang Kabau, 3. The Role of Language, 4. Matchmaking Process, 5. Activities that don't fade