Economic Learning within Samin Community in Blora Regency

Abstract

The present study examines economic learning within Samin community which is part of succession process of economic behavior to successor community. The study employs qualitative approach and takes place at Klopoduwur village, Banjarejo, Blora regency. The data collection is performed by conducting in-depth interview, observation and documentation. According to the results, it indicates: (1) Samin surosentiko doctrine inheritance is performed by the head of the family in everyday life, by giving verbal explanation to their children regarding to the “do and don’t” in their doctrine; (2) The elders of Samin community emphasize the importance of preserving the environment to provide livelihoods for generations; (3) in farming or raising animals, father, will encourage their sons to participate; (4) parents engage their sons in shepherding as well; (5) meanwhile, the daughters normally help their mothers preparing meals for the family; besides, (6)awarding exemplary by the elders of Samin community and parents to their children is applied for generations, especially demonstrated in instilling honesty in exploiting natural resource and performing “paron” (divided by two) system in farming and raising animals.