Pergeseran Solidaritas Komunitas Adat Cijere dalam Mempertahankan Eksistensi Rumah Adat

Abstract

This research describes shifting in the social solidarity of Cijere traditional community in maintaining their traditional house. This research applied descriptive qualitative method. Data of this study were collected through in-depth interviews, observation and documentation. Six informants of this research were selected based on purposive sampling technique. The result of this research shows that the type of solidarity in Cijere traditional community has shifted from mechanical solidarity to organic solidarity. This shifting strongly influenced by structural, cultural, and interactional dimensions; and it affects the existence of the traditional house. The meaning of the traditional house for Cijere traditional community has also changed; as some people no longer consider the importance of traditional house for their daily lives.