Jurnal Empirika

Mengurai Mitos Perundungan terhadap Disabilitas (Analisis Semiotika Roland Barthes dalam Film “Ayah, Mengapa Aku Berbeda?”)

Ayu Afifah Puteri — 2025-05-29

This study aims to analyze the myth of bullying experienced by the main character in the film “Ayah, Mengapa Aku Berbeda?” through Roland Barthes’ semiotic approach. The film portrays the life of Angel, a girl with a hearing disability, who frequently faces discrimination and bullying from her surroundings. This analysis applies Barthes’ concepts of denotation, connotation, and myth to uncover the hidden meanings behind the visual and narrative signs in the film. The findings reveal that the bullying of Angel is represented through various signs that indicate injustice, negative stereotypes, and the marginalization of people with disabilities. Denotatively, the signs in the film directly depict bullying, such as mockery and social rejection. The connotative meanings of these signs highlight the fear, sadness, and struggles the main character faces in confronting stigma. At the level of myth, the film both reproduces and challenges various social myths related to disability. Four central myths are identified: (1) persons with disabilities are portrayed as weak and objects of pity, (2) the belief that they do not need equal opportunities and recognition, (3) the dominance of power that determines their fate, and (4) the use of emotional expression, such as anger, as a means of social control. This study concludes that “Ayah, Mengapa Aku Berbeda?” is not merely a story of struggle, but also a form of social critique of the bullying still commonly experienced by people with disabilities.

Edukasi Pendekatan Sosial Berbasis Ekologis dan Ekonomi Pada Pelestarian Lamun di Kawasan Taman Wisata Perairan Bintan Kecamatan Gunung Kijang

Elsa Nursyifa Hasan — 2025-05-29

This article discusses the importance of educating ecologically and economically based social approaches in seagrass conservation in Taman Wisata Perairan Bintan, Kecamatan Gunung Kijang. The problems raised are the low awareness of the community on the importance of seagrass ecosystems and the effectiveness of the approaches used in conservation. This study aims to analyze and compare the effectiveness of ecological and economic approaches in involving coastal communities in seagrass conservation. The method was descriptive with a qualitative approach, including in-depth interviews to understand the community's views. The results show that the economic approach is more effective in encouraging community participation, with financial incentives increasing their awareness and involvement. In contrast, the ecological approach still faces challenges due to the community's low understanding of the long-term benefits of seagrass conservation. Combining these two approaches is proposed to achieve more optimal results in marine ecosystem conservation.

Analisis Bibliometrik Modal Sosial dalam Konteks Pembangunan Berkelanjutan di Indonesia

Fajar Alan Syahrier — 2025-05-29

This study aims to conduct a bibliometric analysis of social capital in the context of sustainable development in Indonesia. This study covers scientific publications from 2020 to 2025 using bibliometric data obtained from the Scopus database. The analysis included visual mapping of keyword networks, identification of key research trends, leading researchers, and linkages between themes such as community, policy, economic growth, and environment. The findings show that social capital is closely linked to strategic issues such as community participation, governance, and multi-stakeholder collaboration in supporting sustainability. This research is expected to contribute significantly to developing academic discourse and policy practice on social capital-based sustainable development in Indonesia.

Makna Simbolik pada Tradisi Cheng Beng di Kompleks Perkuburan Sentosa Kota Pangkalpinang

Syafa Kamila Nur Annisa — 2025-05-29

This study aims to uncover the symbolic meanings embedded in the Cheng Beng tradition practiced by the Chinese community at the Sentosa Cemetery Complex, Pangkalpinang City. Cheng Beng is an annual ritual involving various activities such as cleaning graves, offering food and drinks, praying, and burning symbolic paper. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, this study employed in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation as data collection methods. Symbols such as incense, candles, five-color paper, spirit money, and food offerings carry profound meanings. Cleaning graves symbolizes respect for ancestors, candles represent spiritual enlightenment, and collective prayers signify gratitude, family solidarity, and hopes for ancestral protection. Beyond honoring ancestors, the tradition strengthens family bonds, preserves Chinese cultural values, and educates younger generations about the importance of filial piety. By employing the symbolic interactionism perspective, this research finds that symbolic meanings are constructed through social and cultural interactions within the Chinese community. The findings affirm that Cheng Beng is a spiritual ritual and a medium for preserving cultural identity, fostering family relationships, and maintaining community solidarity amidst modernization challenges. This tradition reflects the Chinese community's enduring values of respect, unity, and cultural heritage.

Social Practices of Affiliates in the Digital Economy Era (Study on Shopee Affiliates on Social Media Instagram)

Febriandita Tedjomurti — 2025-05-29

The development of the digital economy has given rise to various new practices, one of which is the affiliate program offered by e-commerce platforms such as Shopee. The phenomenon of Shopee Affiliate, as one of the forms of the digital economy that is growing rapidly in Indonesia, cannot be separated from the social dimensions that underlie it. Although it appears to be an individual and pragmatic practice, Shopee Affiliate contains complex social dynamics. Therefore, this study aims to understand this phenomenon by applying Pierre Bourdieu's social practice theory approach to analyze how habitus, forms of capital, and the digital realm shape and reproduce affiliated practices among the general public. A qualitative-descriptive approach was employed in this study, involving 18 informants selected through the purposive sampling method and supplemented with literature reviews. This study demonstrates that participation in Shopee Affiliate is not merely a rational economic choice but a social practice shaped by social structure, digital habits, and access to capital.