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Irfai Afham
Universitas Airlangga
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Disrupting Consensus: A Discourse Theoretical Reading of Gen Z Protests in Indonesia Irfai Afham; Yesi Mustika
Politeia: Jurnal Ilmu Politik Vol. 18 No. 02 (2026): Politeia: Jurnal Ilmu Politik
Publisher : Talenta Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/politeia.v18i02.23356

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This article examines the recent wave of Gen Z protests in Indonesia through the lens of discourse theory, drawing particularly on Laclau and Mouffe’s concepts of hegemony, antagonism, and agonistic pluralism. Furthermore, young activists disrupt elite-driven consensus politics by rearticulating the meanings of democracy, justice, and representation, thereby exposing the fragility of hegemonic orders. Hence, fueled by grievances over inequality, corruption, and the rising cost of living, these protests highlight how digital activism, memes, and popular culture have become central repertoires of contention, mobilizing solidarity and creating new political frontiers against both gerontocracy and authoritarian populism. At the same time, Derrida’s notion of deconstruction helps illuminate how Gen Z challenges generational hierarchies and destabilizes taken-for-granted norms, while Foucault’s insights into power/knowledge clarify how digital discourse functions simultaneously as a tool of empowerment and an object of surveillance. Therefore, the interplay of creativity and vulnerability in youth activism demonstrates the double-edged nature of social media, which amplifies dissent but also invites repression through censorship, disinformation, and surveillance. Moreover, by situating these mobilizations within broader debates on civil society and democratic contestation, the article argues that Gen Z’s disruptive practices contribute to the repoliticization of Indonesia’s public sphere and the sustenance of democratic conflict as a vital dimension of pluralism. However, the ability of these movements to transform episodic bursts of dissent into enduring institutional reforms remains uncertain. Ultimately, the study highlights a generational reconfiguration of democratic struggle in post-Reformasi Indonesia, where discourse, hegemony, and legitimacy are persistently contested.
Disrupting Consensus: A Discourse Theoretical Reading of Gen Z Protests in Indonesia Irfai Afham; Yesi Mustika
Politeia: Jurnal Ilmu Politik Vol. 18 No. 02 (2026): Politeia: Jurnal Ilmu Politik
Publisher : Talenta Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/politeia.v18i02.23356

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This article examines the recent wave of Gen Z protests in Indonesia through the lens of discourse theory, drawing particularly on Laclau and Mouffe’s concepts of hegemony, antagonism, and agonistic pluralism. Furthermore, young activists disrupt elite-driven consensus politics by rearticulating the meanings of democracy, justice, and representation, thereby exposing the fragility of hegemonic orders. Hence, fueled by grievances over inequality, corruption, and the rising cost of living, these protests highlight how digital activism, memes, and popular culture have become central repertoires of contention, mobilizing solidarity and creating new political frontiers against both gerontocracy and authoritarian populism. At the same time, Derrida’s notion of deconstruction helps illuminate how Gen Z challenges generational hierarchies and destabilizes taken-for-granted norms, while Foucault’s insights into power/knowledge clarify how digital discourse functions simultaneously as a tool of empowerment and an object of surveillance. Therefore, the interplay of creativity and vulnerability in youth activism demonstrates the double-edged nature of social media, which amplifies dissent but also invites repression through censorship, disinformation, and surveillance. Moreover, by situating these mobilizations within broader debates on civil society and democratic contestation, the article argues that Gen Z’s disruptive practices contribute to the repoliticization of Indonesia’s public sphere and the sustenance of democratic conflict as a vital dimension of pluralism. However, the ability of these movements to transform episodic bursts of dissent into enduring institutional reforms remains uncertain. Ultimately, the study highlights a generational reconfiguration of democratic struggle in post-Reformasi Indonesia, where discourse, hegemony, and legitimacy are persistently contested.
Pendidikan Politik Calon Pemilih Pemula untuk Pelajar SMA di Ponorogo dalam Menyongsong Pemilu Serentak 2024 Irfai Afham; Kris Nugroho; Dwi Windyastuti Budi Hendrarti
Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat IPTEKS Vol. 11 No. 2 (2025): PENGABDIAN MASYARAKAT IPTEKS
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Jember

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Program pengabdian masyarakat ini memiliki tujuan untuk memberikan pendidikan politik sejak dini. Selain itu, program ini juga ditujukan secara khusus untuk meningkatkan kesiapan dan partisipasi dalam menyongsong Pemilu Serentak 2024 yang akan menjadi catatan penting bangsa Indonesia di mana persiapannya tidak cukup jika hanya dilakukan oleh penyelenggara pemilu, melainkan juga memerlukan kesiapan elemen masyarakat sipil dalam hal ini calon pemilih pemula yang memiliki makna penting. Untuk mencapai tujuan tersebut, beberapa kegiatan sebagai turunannya adalah: (a) Sosialisasi tentang Makna Kepemimpinan Politik dan Organisasi Politik; (b) Sosialisasi tentang Menyongsong Pemilu Serentak 2024; (c) Simulasi Pemilu Serentak 2024. Metode yang dilakukan dalam pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah memadukan antara kajian kualitatif di perguruan tinggi dengan sosialisasi dan praktik langsung (action research) di lapangan. Pengabdian masyarakat berbasis bottom-up ini melibatkan pula para aktor lokal di antaranya dinas-dinas di Kabupaten Ponorogo dan Komisi Pemilihan Umum Ponorogo dengan sasaran 50 orang siswa SMA/ Setara calon pemilih pemula di Ponorogo. Pada akhirnya, outcome yang diharapkan dari program pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah meningkatnya kesadaran politik dan peran aktif siswa SMA dalam Pemilu Serentak 2024.
Co-Authors Dwi Windyastuti Budi Hendrarti Kris Nugroho Yesi Mustika