Social Dynamics Survival of the Paser Ethnic in Subalternity Relations in Moving the Capital of the State Indonesia

Abstract

The relocation of the capital city of Indonesia in Panajam had an impact on the Paser ethnicity the original ethnicity that inhabited the location. These ethnic groups experience a pattern of subalternity relations, such as their residential land and livelihoods being suddenly set, not being involved in decision-making processes, being prohibited from accessing the zero point, and not given space to become local workers in the work of the National Capital development project. This pattern of subalternity relations then developed into a communal identity as the spirit of this community to carry out emancipatory struggles. Aim this research is explore social dinamics of Paser Community Survival as subaltern group in the IKN project. The research method used is a qualitative method with data collection in the form of interviews, FGDs, and participatory observations. The data were analyzed by finding meaning patterns/themes and presented narratively. The results of the study found the social dynamics of resilience and sustainability through social dialogue, advocacy communication, network mobilization, use of social media, and cultural movements. This research concludes that the dynamics of survival and survival are pursued through advocacy dialogue to gain capacity building and recognition of Paser culture. It is hoped that this community needs to build mutual awareness to continue the struggle for its existence through community empowerment efforts in the form of capacity building.