Local Wisdom and Social Resilience: Humanities Studies in the Face of Global Crises

Abstract

Local wisdom is one of the social capital that plays an important role in maintaining community resilience in the midst of global change dynamics. In the context of global crises such as pandemics, natural disasters, and economic crises, local values are not only cultural identities, but also instruments of social adaptation that are able to strengthen solidarity, expand support networks, and foster collective resilience. This article aims to examine the role of local wisdom in strengthening the social resilience of the community by using a humanities approach, especially in the perspectives of sociology, anthropology, and cultural studies. The method used is a literature-based qualitative analysis, by examining various results of previous research on the practice of local wisdom in various communities in Indonesia. The results of the study show that the values of local wisdom, such as mutual cooperation, deliberation, and community solidarity, have proven to be the main foundation in dealing with crises. In addition, traditional practices and customary rituals also function as a space for strengthening collective identity and mental health, thereby helping communities to be more resilient in facing global pressures. This article emphasizes that strengthening local wisdom must be positioned as a cultural strategy in sustainable development policies, so that it can become social capital as well as a fortress of national resilience in the midst of increasingly complex global challenges.