SAMPAH, KEKUASAAN, DAN MASYARAKAT: KRITIK SOSIOLOGIS TERHADAP KEBIJAKAN PENGELOLAAN SAMPAH DI KOTA KENDARI

Abstrak

This study aims to analyse urban waste management in Kendari City through a critical sociological perspective, focusing on the interplay between power, public policy, and societal practices. A qualitative approach was employed, using field observations, in-depth interviews with key actors (local government officials, sanitation workers, and community members), and document analysis of relevant policies. The findings reveal that the issue of waste accumulation is not merely a technical problem but is closely linked to unequal power relations in the formulation and implementation of public policies. Waste management policies tend to be top-down in nature and insufficiently incorporate local social practices and community participation, resulting in low compliance and limited policy effectiveness. Moreover, the study identifies patterns of environmental injustice, where certain social groups disproportionately bear the negative impacts of inadequate waste management. Theoretically, this research contributes to the advancement of critical sociology within public administration studies by demonstrating that environmental governance cannot be separated from power dynamics and social structures. Practically, it recommends the adoption of participatory and community-based approaches in waste management policymaking to foster more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable systems.

Kata kunci

• Critical Sociology
• Environmental Governance
• Kebijakan Penglolaan Sampah
• Public Policy
• Waste Management
• power relations