Kaum dan Nagari: Eksistensi Kaum dalam Pembangunan di Nagari Pasia Laweh Kecamatan Palupuah Kabupaten Agam

Abstract

Kaum is one of three forms of kinship groups in Minangkabau society. Kaum is a collection of several paruik, and suku is a collection of several kaum and nagari consists of at least four suku. The existence of paruik, kaum and suku in the life of nagari society is still very much felt until now. The existence of this kaum is also still very much felt in Nagari Pasia Laweh, including in development activities. This study will look further into the existence of kaum in development in Nagari Pasia Laweh, Palupuah District, Agam Regency. The research method used is qualitative with descriptive analysis. Data collection techniques use interviews and documentation. The results of the study show that the people of Nagari Pasia Laweh still live in groups called kaum. kaum is the most important element in development in Nagari Pasia Laweh. Every stage of development, from planning to evaluation, always involves clans. At the planning stage, the village head will discuss it with niniak mamak. then the implementation of the program will be carried out by the community in the kaum. The motto sahino samalu makes all kaum want to be actively involved in development activities, in order to advance the nagari and meet the needs of kaum.