Reconsidering"Social Foundation":Research on Agricultural Labor in A Relationship-Oriented Soci-ety
Relationship capital and relationship orientation represent two distinct perspectives in examining agri-cultural employment.The former perceives relationship as instrumental,with actors strategically employing it to attain economic advantages.In contrast,the latter sees relationship as inherently valuable,serving as a code of conduct and taking precedence over other considerations in maintaining social ties.This inquiry delves into the social foundation of agricultural employment within relationship-oriented society,seeking to construct an analyti-cal framework for comprehending the agricultural use of labor.Whether mutual aid or hired labor among small-scale farming households,these labor uses transcend single transactions or repeated games.They constitute an ongoing accumulation of interactions.These interactions are embedded within preexisting social relationships,with each interaction serving as a visible expression of these relationships.As the interaction progresses,the rela-tionship deepens.External companies or large-scale farmers must integrate themselves into the social fabrics of local communities,and they are treated by local farmers in accordance with the existing relationships between them.Significantly,relationships are contingent upon specific individuals,and personal reputation does have a notable influence on others'attitudes and behaviors,thereby impacting the sustainability of these relationships.
social foundationaction ethicsrelationship orientationrelationship capitalagricultural employ-ment
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