KAMPUNG MAHMUD, A PORTRAIT OF SOCIAL, CULTURAL, AND TECHNOLOGICAL TRANSFORMATION

Abstract

Identity, lifestyle, and overall societal structure are often influenced by socio-cultural transformations. Kampung Mahmud has undergone socio-cultural transformation marked by the influx of technology and the onset of globalization, leading to social, cultural, and local lifestyle changes. The aim of this research is to depict the social and cultural changes in Kampung Mahmud and the impact of technology introduction on the local community. This study employs a qualitative approach involving interviews and documentation. The research aims to determine the questions to be investigated, and how socio-cultural transformations occur in Kampung Mahmud, including the role of traditional elders in managing these changes. The findings indicate that the community of Kampung Mahmud has experienced socio-cultural and technological transformations influenced by technology, politics, and cultural interactions. The village elders lack authority to prohibit or prevent these changes; instead, it is the responsibility of the villagers to adhere to or reject the rules established by their ancestors. These results contribute to the literature on socio-cultural transformation in traditional societies and provide recommendations for stakeholders to incorporate them into school curricula.