Knitting Bonds That Might be Torn
Social ties tend to emerge as the victim of the two sides of the divide that drains people's emotions. In the midst of the political onslaught, various efforts must be made to prevent social ties from being torn apart.
The Pancawarna Dance from the Banyuwangi delegation enlivened the Nusantara Cultural Festival at Blambangan Park, Banyuwangi, East Java, Wednesday (1/6/2022) night. Pancawarna dance describes the variety of Banyuwangi culture in harmony.
The struggle against the Covid-19 pandemic, which has widened the social divide, does not always result in the bitterness of defeat. The communal bonds that have been proven strong throughout the pandemic have borne the fruits of victory. However, this victory is again now at stake amidst the increasing political onslaught that has the potential to divide society.
More than two years in the shadow of the pandemic, the power of social capital has been tested. A number of surveys that Kompas Research and Development (R&D) conducted throughout the pandemic have produced results proving that the fortress of social life has remained solid. Even in the midst of health or economic problems, social indicators for the strength of social bonds, solidarity, and self-efficacy have increased. The level of social cohesion, or the ability of a community to unite, create a safe environment, and ensure that its members are fulfilled in terms of life’s necessities is increasingly positive. Closer social bonds are built over the passage of time and shared life experiences. The score of people's social ties is relatively high at 18.76 (on a scale of 5-25).