Social Evolution of Community Spaces: Adapting to Modernity and Economic Demands in Bali-Indonesia

Abstract

In today's social life, without realizing it, we often encounter a phenomenon called social change. Traditional spaces are no exception. Functionbale banjar as a place to carry out traditional and religious activities, is now shifting towards and tending to economic activity. This research purposed to find out how social evolution occurs from utilization-bale banjar. Social Evolution Theory developed by Herbert Spencer was used to understand the development of human society and how the societies adapt over time. The method used is descriptive qualitative. The research results show that socially, functionally bale banjar evolved from time to time according to society's activities. Starting from the increase in size marked by agrarian community activities, then complexity, namely craft economic activities, differentiation marked by creative economic efforts, and now bale banjar evolved into smart banjar. The implications explain how society evolves towards differentiation to survive in modern era. This research highlights the basic concept of Bale Banjar as the smallest community in Bali which also a place to implement Tri Hita Karana. This study contributes to the literature by providing deep insights of many Bale Banjar have become new places to work and do digital activities (co-working spacs) and other economic activities.