Analysis of the Similarities in Life Concepts between Migration Culture of Minangkabau Ethnic & Life Course Theory in Achieving Success

Abstract

Cultures from various ethnic in Indonesia have local wisdom that can be used in education. Educational science is developed through philosophical studies that create different educational theories. This study aims to see the life similarity between life course theory and the migration culture of the Minangkabau ethnicity. This research uses a qualitative method with a realist ethnographic and literature study approach. Research findings show the similarity of the life concept between the life course theory and migration culture of the Minangkabau ethnic, including, first; The Concept of Change in Life, second; Taking Opportunities and Facing Obstacles, third; Culture-Based Social Interaction, fourth; Independence and Success, fifth; Building Social Success. The study results explain that culture, as a result of human creation, follows universal life values and is appropriate to be used as a potential educational approach.