SOCIAL NETWORKING SCAVENGERS IN TPA SUKAWINATAN, PALEMBANG

Abstract

This research focused on social networking scavengers in TPA (Final Disposal) Sukawanitan, Palembang. These social networks include social networks among fellow scavengers, and social networking between scavengers and agencies (toke). This is a qualitative research. The techniques of collecting the data are in-depth interview, focus group discussion (FGD), observation and documentation. Data analysis is conducted through reduction, data display and conclusion. TPA Sukawinatan is the largest final disposal in South Sumatra province. Social networking among fellow scavengers are formed through kinship (affinity brother) and based on the proximity of the territory, whether due neighborhood and friendship. Social networking between scavengers and "toke" (collectors), formed by the trust or confidence, and bonding "patron- clien".