Analysis of the Similarities in Life Concepts between Migration Culture of Minangkabau Ethnic & Life Course Theory in Achieving Success

Cultures from various ethnic in Indonesia have local wisdom that can be used in education.
Educational science is developed through philosophical studies that create different
educational theories. This study aims to see the life similarity between life course theory and
the migration culture of the Minangkabau ethnicity. This research uses a qualitative method
with a realist ethnographic and literature study approach. Research findings show the similarity
of the life concept between the life course theory and migration culture of the Minangkabau
ethnic, including, first; The Concept of Change in Life, second; Taking Opportunities and
Facing Obstacles, third; Culture-Based Social Interaction, fourth; Independence and Success,
fifth; Building Social Success. The study results explain that culture, as a result of human
creation, follows universal life values and is appropriate to be used as a potential educational
approach.