Akit Tribe and Existence of Mangrove Forest in Berancah Village, Bengkalis, Indonesia

Abstract

Akit tribe or Orang Akik, is a social group who has long occupied the coastal region of Bengkalis, precisely in the village of Berancah. They are called Akit tribe because this community mostly live on the raft house, then with the raft they move from one place to another, to the beach, sea and to the river. This study focuses on social capital of Akit tribe, Akit's social capital is believed as one of the main components in mobilizing togetherness, the mobility of ideas, mistrust, and mutual benefit to achieve common goals and progress. The social capital of the community can reduce or stop the social vulnerability occurring in society with certain community structures. Using descriptive Quantitative research method, this study is conducted to find out the social capital model in Akit community by looking at their social structure and how the relationship is intertwined among the people based on values or norms, sanctions, trusts and social networks as a reliable force in solving problems or needs in the structure, as well as the synergicity between social capital. The social structure that allows social capital tied to the community of Akit tribe, is bonding in whichlevels of integration and existing network performance indicate relatively high indicators due to factors. 1. ethnic homogeneity in this uniformity exists kinship, gotong royong, 2. Homogeneity of work as a mangrove encroachers for panglong charcoal needs to meet the needs of life and as fishermen to rely on life. Patron clients is found in this community with a mutual beneficial relationship between the panglong owner and the Akit person and also between Tauke and Akit Society.