Spatial Practices as A Pattern of Maintaining Social Relations Among Selayar Ethnic Migrants In Makassar City, Indonesia

Abstract

Purpose: This paper analyzes the forms of spatial practices carried out by migrants from the Islands Regency in Makassar City in order to maintain ethnic and family social relations.   Methods: This research is descriptive urban space sociology research. This research uses qualitative methods in presenting data and analyzing research findings.   Results and Conclusion: The results of the research show that the Selayar tribe has a life principle of always gathering with family in overseas lands. This principle of life makes them buy a plot of land in a location close to relatives and marry into their own family. Changes in urban space through development policies make it difficult for Selayar people to live in one residential location. As a result, Selayar people try to create new communication spaces to maintain their social relations.   Research implications: The results of this research provide an overview of the spatial practices carried out by ethnic groups in an effort to maintain their social relations.   Originality/value: The spatial practice of a group of people in urban areas is part of an interesting sociological topic to analyze, including strategies for maintaining social relationships.