IMPLEMENTATION OF SOCIAL VALUES “MESA KADA DIPOTUO PANTAM KADA DIPOMATE” IN DECISION MAKING IN THE BAMBANG MAMASA COMMUNITY

Abstract

"Mesa Kada Dipotuo Pantam Kada Dipomate" is also a reflection of how the Bambang Mamasa people live in a form of unity, oneness and kinship, always prioritizing deliberation as the main means of reaching agreement. This social value lives and grows and is deeply rooted in people's lives in its collectivity, even as an entity and identity as well. One side or aspect that is urgent to pay attention to regarding the existence of the social value "Mesa Kada Dipotuo Pantam Kada Dipomate" in the Bambang Mamasa Community is the implementation of the social value "Mesa Kada Dipotuo Pantam Kada Dipomate" in decision making. That this matter is urgent because it can hardly be separated from the fact that in people's lives the need to make decisions is a part that really determines the conditions of people's lives, including the Bambang Mamasa Community. This research aims to: Analyze the implementation of the social value "Mesa Kada Dipotuo Pantam Kada Dipomate" in decision making in the Bambang Mamasa Community. This type of research uses a descriptive qualitative approach. The research results show that: The implementation of the social value "Mesa Kada Dipotuo Pantam Kada Dipomate" in decision making can be seen concretely in deliberation and voting activities. Society and government must be able to harmonize views amidst the many different opinions and choices. The solidarity between the government and the community is directly involved in formulating problem solutions and developing village facilities.