| Abstract | The aims of this study were to analyze the perception of young generationto theprofession of batik craftsmen and to analyze the reasons of young generation areÃÂÃÂ reluctant to become batik craftsmen in Purbalingga. The study was conducted inÃÂÃÂ Purbalingga with the younger generation who located in centers of painting batik.ÃÂÃÂ The data was collected using in-depth interviews, Focus group discussion (FGD),ÃÂÃÂ and questionnaires. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and nonparametricÃÂÃÂ statistic analysis of binomial test and Cochran test. Based on the result, itÃÂÃÂ can be concluded that perception of young generation to batik craftmen professionÃÂÃÂ as a job are low income job, requires the soul of art, requires persistence, can beÃÂÃÂ done as a side job, no clear career path, providing the freedom of expression, moreÃÂÃÂ flexible compared to other jobs, less prestigious, does not require large capital andÃÂÃÂ income uncertainty. The young generations are not willing to become batikÃÂÃÂ craftsmen because of uncertain income, do not have the taste of art, and do not haveÃÂÃÂ enough capital. |
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