Power Plays and Hidden Agendas: A Deep Dive into the Battle for Control at Indonesian Traditional Market

Raegen Harahap

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18535/sshj.v8i08.1271

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Issue
Vol. 8 No. 08 (2024)
Published
2024-08-10
Keywords:
    Power Struggle, Traditional Market, Lemabang Market, Indonesia
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Abstract

This study examines the dynamics of interest and power struggles in Indonesia's Lemabang Market, exploring how various stakeholders—vendors, local authorities, and community leaders—compete for control and influence. By analyzing the intricate relationships between these groups, the research sheds light on the socio-political and economic factors that shape market governance. The study employs a qualitative approach, utilizing library research and personal observation to uncover the underlying tensions and power plays. The findings reveal a complex web of alliances and conflicts, driven by economic interests and socio-political agendas, that ultimately affect the market's operation and the livelihoods of its participants. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of how local markets in Indonesia function as microcosms of broader socio-political struggles.

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Authors

Raegen Harahap
Faculty of Economic and Social Science, Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6231-7327
[1]
“Power Plays and Hidden Agendas: A Deep Dive into the Battle for Control at Indonesian Traditional Market”, Soc. sci. humanities j., vol. 8, no. 08, pp. 4620–4625, Aug. 2024, doi: 10.18535/sshj.v8i08.1271.