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Fostering Social Harmony and Minimizing Conflict Among Multi-ethnic Students Through Education in Semarang City

Journal of Educational Social Studies · Vol. 13 No. 2 (2024) · pp. 137–145

DOI
10.15294/jess.v13i2.15390
ISSN
2502-4442, 2252-6390
Published
2024-12-31
Publisher
Universitas Negeri Semarang
Language
eng

Abstract

Indonesia is characterized by a pluralistic society, encompassing a wide range of ethnicities and religions. Effectively managing this diversity is essential for fostering harmony and minimizing conflicts. One of the principal mechanisms for achieving this is through education. This study investigates the management of multi-ethnic students at SMA Masehi 2 PSAK Semarang, focusing on social interactions and conflict resolution. Employing a qualitative phenomenological approach, the research explores the integration of multicultural education across intra-curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities, as well as students' interpretations of multicultural values. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation, and analyzed utilizing Herbert Blumer's Symbolic Interactionism Theory. The findings indicate that educational institutions play a pivotal role in facilitating the understanding and appreciation of diversity by promoting positive interactions and respect for cultural differences among students. Furthermore, schools actively endeavor to prevent and manage conflicts, thereby minimizing discord. The originality of this research lies in its exploration of structured multicultural education within schools, contributing to both social harmony and educational advancement in Indonesia. These findings offer broader implications for national education strategies aimed at fostering social cohesion.

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  • State University of Semarang
  • Universitas Sumatera Utara
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Hariyanto HariyantoAffiliation unknown7
Eva BanowatiAffiliation unknown5
Aprillia FindayaniAffiliation unknown3
Dewi Liesnoor SetyowatiState University of Semarang3
Sriyono SriyonoAffiliation unknown3
Suroso SurosoAffiliation unknown3
Edi KurniawanUniversitas Sumatera Utara2
Ervando Tommy Al-hanifAffiliation unknown2
Apik Budi SantosoAffiliation unknown2
Rahma HayatiAffiliation unknown2
Andi Irwan BenardiAffiliation unknown2
Wahyu SetyaningsihAffiliation unknown2
Puji HardatiAffiliation unknown2
Dwi Ayu LestariAffiliation unknown2
Heri TjahjonoAffiliation unknown2
Endah Fitriani RahayuState University of Semarang1
Purnomo Adi SaputroAffiliation unknown1
Eli Dwi AstutiAffiliation unknown1
Khoirima Nafi'ahAffiliation unknown1
Mohammad Syifauddin SyifauddinAffiliation unknown1
Priyanti Handayani PutriAffiliation unknown1
Supriyadi SupriyadiAffiliation unknown1
Mohammad SyifauddinAffiliation unknown1
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Mas Aditia NugrohoAffiliation unknown1
Muhamad Roudhotul UlumAffiliation unknown1

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