Kohesi Sosial pada Masyarakat sebelum dan pada Masa Vakum dari Aktivitas Pertambangan (Studi terhadap Pertambangan PT Dairi Prima Mineral di Dusun Sopokomil, Desa Longkotan, Kabupaten Dairi)

Abstract

This study was conducted to describe the social life of people in the hamlet Sopokomil, Dairi Regency. In this village is the location for mining activities of PT Dairi Prima Minerals. Mining is present around 1998 in the area. Although still in the exploratory stage, the presence of these mines gives some changes in aspects of people's lives around the mine. Specifically in aspects of social cohesion in society. This study used a qualitative method with descriptive approach. Researchers conducted interviews with the community around the mine with community leaders and local government, and direct observation in the field. The aim is to illustrate how the form of social cohesion that took place in the presence of the mining community from the beginning starting from the planning stages of mining, development stage company and exploration stage and up to the current phase of mining in the vacuum operation. Results from this study explains that there is a change experienced by the people of Sopokomil after the presence of mining in their area. As expressed by Merton. That what works well for one group may not benefit the whole system. The presence of mining companies is functional for entrepreneurs, owners of capital and local governments, as well as local communities. Because it provides quick cash, land compensation, and work in the mines. But over time, the presence of mining become disabled because of the community around the mine became dependent on money from the company to lose the values of togetherness among them. Nevertheless in the vacuum, Sopokomil community find ways to resolve their problems, the vacuum company event raises awareness within the community to improve themselves so that people back in balance.