Pusat Studi Sosiologi dan Pengembangan Universitas Trunojoyo Madura
Abstract
This research was conducted in Ponorogo Regency on the organization of the Ponorogo
Muslimah Widow Association (IJMP). To obtain data, this study used interview techniques
with purposive sampling technique. The results of this study show that there are 2 (two) models
of actions that become the motives of IJMP members, namely: 1) rational actions, and 2) nonrational
actions.
Rational
actions
are
divided
into
two,
namely,
instrumental
rational
actions,
which
describe conscious choice, and value-oriented actions, which describe efficiency and
effectiveness. Non-rational actions are also divided into two, actions that are related to customs
and beliefs, and actions that are dominated by personal feelings. The reason must be a strong
woman: to survive and believe in religious teachings. HJMP members have consideration of
rational and non-rational actions and in groups they try to maintain their chosen social actions
