KINSHIP POLITICS IN ELECTORAL POLITICS: A CASE FROM BAUBAU CITY

Abstract

This research aims to describe and analyze the kinship politics of the Buton community with its patrimonial culture in maintaining political power in Baubau City. The phenomenon of kinship politics in maintaining political power in Baubau City is seen based on the dimensions of mutual agreement and satisfying kin obligations. Then this research uses qualitative methods to answer the formulation of research problems. The result of this research is that mutual agreement was formed from the history of the Buton community which eventually formed a pattern of power based on kinship relations. The pattern of mutual agreement forms a common interest between the Koumu and Walaka groups. Furthermore, in terms of satisfying kin obligations, the practice of kinship politics can be seen because the people of Baubau City still uphold kinship ties and cultural values. Kinship politics in Baubau City is realized in the form of selecting candidates from Koumu and Walaka in the regional head election in Baubau City.