現代カンボジア村落の特質と内的秩序 : 「大塚久雄『共同体の基礎理論』を読み直す」を手がかりにして
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This paper elaborates on the value of a discussion of "Re-reading [Otsuka Hisao's] 'Fundamental Theory of the Community'" concerning Cambodia in particular, and South East Asia in general, both of which have yet to be examined comprehensively in relation to Otsuka's theory of the community, particularly concerning the essence, cohesion, and transitions of the pre-modern community. In the book report, issues relating to occupation/ownership of land by tribal leaders are emphasized in the discussion of the community cohesion and opportunities arising from transition within the community. In particular, Mishina focuses on exogenous factors, emphasizing the role of direct control and exploitation by external forces in village formation. One issue that has been raised concerning rural Cambodia today is the almost complete lack of permanently functioning institutions, the selfish and transient nature of interpersonal relationships, and the difficulty of organizing productive cooperative action. In this paper, starting from the above discussion, I attempt an analysis of the problems and characteristics of modern rural Cambodia. Through field research and international comparison, I focus on how higher levels of political power relate to the village, and additionally, how the form that the law takes as a result of that relation affects not only the social activities and social relationships of the people, but also is also reflected in the formation of the characteristics of the village. After two preliminary investigations, the investigation was carried out in February 2008, by conducting interviews with villagers and the village headman in two rural Cambodian villages. The results of this survey showed that expectations of government intervention for development were meager, government presence was weak and national law was ineffective, and social norms held sway among villagers. It was also observed that in relationships with neighbors, and even with intimates within the village, it was recognized by all that individual actions were motivated strictly by the "pursuit of self-interest", and the concept of "pursuing the good of others or of society" was almost entirely lacking.
- 2010-07-30