Social Norms Framework of Suku Laut in Traditional Coastal Settlement of Mainland Batam

Abstract

The SDGs expect industrial development to contribute to human welfare, including traditional ethnic minorities. Since 2000, industrial development in Batam has led to urbanization and limited land, causing expansion of development to traditional coastal settlements and affecting changes in social norms of the community, which threaten the loss of social and cultural values. This problem needs to be addressed by the government efficiently and inclusively to ensure sustainable development that preserves and strengthens Batam's local identity. This study aims to formulate a social norm framework as material for government consideration in developing strategic policies in planning for the sustainability of the existence of Suku Laut in Batam. The research used a mixed method through a questionnaire among the Suku Laut community, field observation, and expert interviews. This study used Likert's Summated Rating, SPSS, Analytical Hierarchy Process, and City Resilience Framework theory. According to the findings, Suku Laut in mainland Batam has four social norms framework indicators defining its social norms framework, such as place (environment and infrastructure), organization (society), people (wellbeing), and leadership strategy (knowledge). In short, the government's consideration in sustainable planning and management is providing adequate education by empowering stakeholders and providing marine infrastructure in coastal settlement areas.