Poverty and Socio-Economic Inequality from Socio-Cultural Perspective Tetep 1- Ade Suherman 2, Yuyun Susanti 3, Syifa Nurgania 4, Alni Dahlena4
1,2,4,5 Institut Pendidikan Indonesia Garut
3 Universitas Galuh
Abstract
Poverty and social inequality are the main problems in regional development, including in Garut Regency. Equitable development in Garut Regency still needs more improvements. There are many factors causing this high poverty rate- not only the economic aspect, but also the socio-cultural aspect deemed contributive to this problem. In this study, poverty and social inequality was analyzed from the society^s socio-cultural perspectives. This research was centered on the community with its socio-cultural conditions through library sources. The method used in this research was literature study based on available written works. The results showed that- The mindset of the community as a socio-cultural aspect affected poverty rate and social inequality. The mindsets in questions are weak, pessimistic and less open minded.
