抄録
As results of field survey, recent political situation in study field and the manner of response to it by Karen villagers who had maintained traditional recycle based society were revealed. The political situation in mountain area was competitive area between DKBA and KNU. That of flat area was stabilized because rule of DKBA was confirmed. The village W locates in mountain area and both groups do not visit there frequently and village system was not changed. The village T locates slope and flat area and the station of KNU exists nearby. The village leader was selected by KNU and permanent organization to correct rice as a tax established by KNU. The village P locates in flat area and few members of DKBA stayed to observe teak. The village leader had to offer houseroom and food to them. Villagers induced one year term village leader system by themselves. This inducement reflects Karens traditional concept of values that lay off burden equally within village.
