person who gives the best prize, the greatest chance
is to occupy the position of leader. Inevitable
differentiation in group life so that being a leader and
followers creates new needs as integration. as soon as
they recognize the leader's status, the followers' needs
for integration are even greater. (Ritzer and
Goodman, 2004).
All these descriptions are reminiscent of
Homans's discussion of exchange theory. However,
Blau moves at the level of society and distinguishes
between two types of social organizations. The
organization is the first type of process of exchange
and competition. The second organization did not just
appear but was deliberately set up to make a profit. In
observing this social organization, Blau focuses on
the subgroups contained in it. He stated that groups of
leaders and opposition exist in both types of
organizations. both groups were born from the
interaction process. In the second type of
organization, leaders and opposition groups are built
in organizational structures (Ritzer and Goodman,
2004).
Norms and Values. Hiring Blau, the mechanism
that mediates between complex social structures is the
norms and values that exist in society.
Collective agreements on values and norms are used
as a medium of social life and as a link that connects
social transactions. Norms and values allow social
exchange in complex social structures and determine
organizational development and social reorganization
in it (Ritzer and Goodman, 2004).
There are other mechanisms that strengthen the social
structure, but Blau focuses on consensus and values.
This consensus and value replace exchanges that
indirectly become direct. A member must conform to
group norms and get approval because the adjustment
is due to the fact that self-adjustment contributes to
maintenance and stability (Ritzer and Goodman,
2004).
The concept of norms according to Blau diverts
attention to the level of exchange between individuals
and collectivities, but the concept of value shifts its
attention to the level of social life on the widest scale.
Blau said: Shared values which consist of various
types can be imagined as social transaction media
which extends the boundaries of social interaction
and social relations structures through time and social
space. Consensus in social value provides a basis for
expanding the distance of social transactions beyond
the boundaries of direct social contact and
perpetuating social structures beyond the age brick of
man (Ritzer and Goodman, 2004).
According to Blau, this value is seen as a media
or social tool that serves to expand social transactions.
In this case there are four values. First, values that are
specific or particular. particularistic values function
as a medium of integration and solidarity. This value
helps unite members with a group with regard to
things such as patriotism or about the quality of the
school or company. Second, universal values. Third,
values that are legitimizing authority. Fourth,
opposition values. (Raho SVD, 2007)
Blau replaces this individual role with various
types of social facts for example,Blau discusses
groups, organizations, collectivity, society, norms
and values.
In the case, the researcher found that the
beginning of the formation of POTADS organization,
POTADS organization is from the interactions of
parents whose are waiting for their Down Syndrome
children to do therapy at Harapan Kita Hospital. From
their meeting, they usually discuss their child's
growth and development, education, and how they
can be accepted in society. These meetings and
discussions continued until 1997. Moreover, in 2003
this organization, namely the Persatuan Orang Tua
Anak Down Syndrome (POTADS) are legally and
formally established. POTADS organization is a
place for parents to interact and also exchange
information.
Many parents joined the POTADS organization.
The reasons for those who joined this organization are
they want their children to interact with others, get
information, and share about their child's growth and
development. Blau in Ritzer states in his book that
they hope for a reward from the interaction they have
in the POTADS organization.
According to Blau, differentiation of power is
inevitable in a group so there will be leaders and
followers and it will create new needs for the
integration (Ritzer and Goodman, 2004: 370). This
differentiation is in KOPDAR, MLM Hati activities,
Scientific Seminars, socialization at Posyandu and
other activities. Usually, these activities are
coordinated by small and integrated committees.
There are a leader and followers in every activity.
When the researchertook part in the socialization
activities at Posyandu, the researcher only saw
several parents of Down Syndrome children who
participated in this activity. There were parts played
by the organizers in the socialization activities at
Posyandu, and some of them became informants who
gave information about the growth and development
of Down Syndrome children and others.
Difference creates legitimacy or trust in every
activity that will be held by POTADS organization.
So later every activity will be made by the
committees. From the committee will be chosen who