Publication Type
Journal Article
Version
publishedVersion
Publication Date
12-2014
Abstract
Ethnic, religious and linguistic diversity is intrinsic to the concept of Indonesia. The national motto of Bhinneka Tunggal Ika, often translated as ‘Unity in Diversity’, though more directly translatable as ‘Diverse but One’, is emblazoned on the national symbol, the Garuda, which appears in classrooms, offices, statues and even living rooms all around the country. Indonesia has long enjoyed the reputation of a diverse and tolerant country. However, after the fall of Suharto in May 1998, it seemed to erupt in a conflagration of violence. Religious and ethnic conflicts alerted both citizens and scholars of Indonesia to the danger of disintegration, and the nation’s famed tolerance appeared fragile.
Discipline
Asian Studies
Research Areas
Humanities
Publication
South East Asia Research
Volume
22
Issue
4
First Page
460
Last Page
465
ISSN
0967-828X
Identifier
10.5367/sear.2014.0229
Publisher
IP Publishing
Citation
PARKER, Lyn, & HOON, Chang Yau.(2014). Introduction to issue on Education for a tolerant and multicultural Indonesia. South East Asia Research, 22(4), 460-465.
Available at: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/soss_research/1579
Creative Commons License
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Additional URL
https://doi.org/10.5367/sear.2014.0229