Authors : Francy Soumeru, T.R. Andi Lolo and Idrus Abustam
Abstract: This study aimed to obtain in-depth information about the sustainability of economic contestation among traders in traditional markets Mardika Ambon. This type of research is qualitative by using a constructivist approach, i.e., understanding (verstehen) the meaning and effect of contestation in post-conflict traditional market Mardika Ambon. In collecting the data the researcher’s collected data discourse through the print media as well as researchers is acting as a research instrument. Data collected is the sustainability of economic contestation. The data obtained through two sources of data, namely; documentation and informants. Technique data collecting is done through in-depth interviews. The data were then analyzed using the technique of interactive analysis intended to look at the process the meaning and the effect of social dynamics. The results showed that the pattern of relationships for economy contestation sustainability among the traders at Mardika traditional market Ambon where traders interaction with distributors is very good and operate significantly according to their traders characteristics and typology to goods distributors caused by such as merchant relationships with distributors that go well, through social interaction, the relationship with the government and politicians traders synergize to achieve goals and through togetherness among traders with the government and politicians that can create a harmonious relationship.
Francy Soumeru, T.R. Andi Lolo and Idrus Abustam, 2017. Economic Contestation Patterns Between Traditional Market Traders in the City of Ambon, Maluku, Indonesia. The Social Sciences, 12: 2284-2289.