PERUBAHAN MATA PENCAHARIAN PETANI KARET MENJADI PETANI KRATOM (MITRAGYNA SPECIOSA) DI DESA MUJAN KECAMATAN BOYAN TANJUNG KABUPATEN KAPUAS HULU

Abstract

Anong Pramono, 2023. Changes in Livelihoods of Rubber Farmers to Kratom Farmers (Mitragyna Speciosa) in Mujan Village. Boyan Tanjung Subdistrict, Kapuas Hulu Regency. Thesis. Sociology Study Program, Faculty of Social and Political Scienses, Tanjungpura University.

 

This study aims to elucidate the motivations behind the social action of farmers who switch from rubber to kratom and to describe the changes in social behavior, economics, and health conditions of kratom farmer in Mujan Village, Boyan Tanjung Subdistrict, Kapuas Hulu Regency. This study is based on the findings of qualitative field research employing a descriptive approach. In addition, the author employ Max Weber’s theory of social action (social action) to analyze the motivations of farmer’s social action. To obtain valid data, observation, interviews, and documentation were used to collect data. This study’s result reveal a motive for the social action of farmer who switch livelihoods from rubber of kratom. The author analyzes based on Max Weber’s 2 types of social action, namely : First, instrumental rationality of farmers cultivating kratom, and Second, value-oriented rationality of becoming kratom farmers. The result of this study also indicate a change in the social behavior of farmers who switch to becoming kratom farmers. It is characterized by low interaction with other communities due to busyness in the post-harvest processing of kratom leaves and low participation of kratom farmers in social activities in the community. The economic condition of kratom farmers is excellent, marked by increased income and the ability to meet the necessities of life such as food, clothing, children’s education, and health. The health condition of kratom farmers is also in good condition. Based on experience, kratom farmers who usually consume kratom leaves by brewing it like tea get benefit, especially in overcoming fatigue, as a medicine for fever, and diarrhea, to reduce high blood pressure when consuming low doses of kratom leaves and in moderation.

 

Keywords: Social Action, Livelihood, Kratom