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UNDERSTANDING THE ISLAM HADHARI AND ETHNIC RELATIONS: A NON-MUSLIM PERSPECTIVE Gill, Sarjit S.; Kaur, Charanjit
Historia: Jurnal Pendidik dan Peneliti Sejarah Vol 10, No 2 (2009): Nationalism, Ethnicity, and National Integrity
Publisher : Prodi. Pendidikan Sejarah FPIPS UPI dan APPS (Asosiasi peneliti dan Pendidik Sejarah)

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This piece of writing highlights an analysis of the ethnic relations in Malaysia based on the Islam Hadhari concept which is mainly aimed at fostering the spirit of goodwill and peace in Malaysia society. The idea of Islam Hadhari has so far been believed to play an important role in the development of human capital as it emphasizes individual development, especially in the aspect of religion (spiritual). This idea is meant to increase the competitiveness and endurance level of an individual to a more progressive in terms of mind and behavior, especially in the face of globalization wave today. However, the implementation of Islam Hadhari still vague and needs some more efforts in order to strengthen the spiritual ties among ethnic communities in the Malaysian society. Three questions are proposed in this case, those are: are non-Muslims willing to accept Islam Hadhari openly in their lives? How are the response and support of non-Malay community toward this Islam Hadhari concept? What important steps need to be done by certain agencies as an effort to empower Islam Hadhari especially the interest and participation of non-Muslims? These three questions should be taken into consideration because they concern with problems which emphasize the relationship between Muslims and non-Muslims ethnics in Malaysia. Thus, the discussion will be based on the social reality that is through experience and observation in daily life of Malaysia society in general and non-Islam society in particular.
Komunitas Marjinal Pada Masa Pandemi COVID-19: Strategi Adaptasi Individu Transgender di Indonesia Alaydrus, Sayf; Budianto, Azzah; Artaria, Myrtati; Kaur, Charanjit; Henneberg, Maciej
Jurnal Masyarakat dan Budaya Vol. 25 No. 3 (2023): Jurnal Masyarakat dan Budaya
Publisher : LIPI Press

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The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all walks of life in Indonesia, forcing society to adapt. As one of the gender minority groups in a relatively conservative country, the pandemic might impact the transgender community differently. The purpose of this research is to analyze transgender individuals’ adaptation during the pandemic. We employed the qualitative descriptive research method by conducting in-depth interviews with 10 informants from several cities and regencies in Indonesia. Transcription, categorization, and theoretical review were performed to analyze the data. Our results show that transgender individuals in Indonesia have faced unique difficulties and discrimination during the pandemic, a decrease in income, and limited employment opportunities. Our informants’ adaptation strategies vary, for example, financial planning, socializing with friends, professional counseling, and many more. We conclude that relentless advocacy toward the people and government is required to ensure their rights to equal treatment despite their gender identity. Several suggestions to improve their well-being starts with educating the public to use gender-neutral pronouns, politely asking for people’s pronouns, and understanding transgender issues from their perspective. The government should guarantee antidiscriminative public access, further acknowledge transgender people’s civil rights, and increase social assistance to marginalized communities impacted by the pandemic.