Social Mobility of Semendo Ethnic and Society Social Change in Way Tenong

Abstract

This study aims to determine Social Mobility and Social Change of Semendo Ethnic in Way Tenong Sub-district, West Lampung District. The research method used in this research was qualitative descriptive. Data collection techniques used observation, interview and documentation techniques. This research was conducted in Way Tenong Sub-district, West Lampung District. The results of research indicate that social mobility of Semendo ethnic was influenced by several factors. These factors were: 1) Getting a higher position in society 2). Self-impulse for more advanced life, 3). Social status, 4). Economic situation, 5). Education. Social mobility causes a social change. Factors causing social change in Semendo ethnic were: 1) attitudes-shifting toward officials. 2). education. 3). Transfer of profession.

Keywords: Social Change, Social Mobility of Semendo Ethnic