Livelihood patterns of waria in Sinjai

Abdul Rahman — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to analyze the types of employment, obstacles, and strategies employed by waria (transgender women) to earn a living in Sinjai Regency. A descriptive qualitative research design was utilized. Data were collected from seven adult waria informants in Sinjai Regency, selected based on their willingness to participate and provide information openly and comprehensively. Data collection methods included observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The data analysis process involved three stages: data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that the work undertaken by waria to earn a living in Sinjai Regency is predominantly within the creative industry and service sectors—such as beauty salon ownership and employment, event decoration, makeup artistry (MUA), and performing as elekton (electronic keyboard) singers. Additionally, employment was found in the public sector, specifically as staff members of the Village Consultative Body (BPD). This diversity of occupations reflects the socio-economic adaptability dynamics of the waria community at the local level.

Agricultural development and its socio-economic implications for the community in Duampanuae, Sinjai regency

Parham Taufik — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to analyze the diffusion of agricultural technology and its impact on the social change of the farming community in Duampanuae. Utilizing a descriptive method with a qualitative approach, data were gathered through observation, in-depth interviews with 6 key informants, and documentation. The results indicate that agricultural mechanization in Duampanuae occurred progressively: initiated in 1990 through the commercialization of tractor and thresher services, followed by government fertilizer subsidies in 2002, and the introduction of motorcycle taxis for paddy transport in 2012. The adoption of this technology triggered significant social transformations, including a shift from traditional to modern practices, reconfiguration of farm laborers' working conditions, and increased production yields. Furthermore, this modernization restructured local belief systems and altered the dynamics of family relationships among farmers. This study concludes that technological adoption not only enhances agrarian efficiency but also reconstructs the socio-cultural structures of the farming community

Jurnal Ekonomi dan Riset Pembangunan

Livelihood patterns of waria in Sinjai

Agricultural development and its socio-economic implications for the community in Duampanuae, Sinjai regency