Adaptation of Fishermen in Poverty: An Ethnographic Study on Fishermen Groups in Gampong Blang Naleung Mameh

Vicky Rifai Adriansyah

doi:10.55927/eajmr.v4i12.490

Authors

Vicky Rifai Adriansyah Universitas Sumatera Utara

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/eajmr.v4i12.490

Keywords:

Adaptation Strategies, Poor Fishermen, Ethnography, Fishermen's Empowerment

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the adaptation strategies of poor fishers in Gampong Blang Naleung Mameh and contribute to the understanding of how fishing groups respond to economic constraints through social and cultural practices. This study uses a qualitative approach with ethnographic methods to explore the concepts of adaptation, daily practices, and the relationship between fishers and the boss. Data were collected through participant observation and in-depth interviews with active fishers over a three-month observation period. The results indicate that adaptation strategies emerge in response to difficulties in fishing, fuel scarcity, and cultural constraints within the patron-client structure. The most dominant strategies include leaving for sea earlier, manipulating information from the boss, and seeking additional work. These findings imply the need for policy interventions in the form of capacity building, fuel access, and strengthening the empowerment of fishers to sustainably overcome economic vulnerability.

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