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Journal : INJECT Interdisciplinary Journal of Communication

The Dynamics Of Cultural Communication Through Acculturation In The Context Of Chinese-Dayak-Malay (Tidayu) Inter-Ethnic Marriage In Singkawang – Indonesia Rizaldi Parani; Niyu Niyu; Desideria Lumongga Dwihadiah; Herman Purba
INJECT (Interdisciplinary Journal of Communication) Vol. 10 No. 1 (2025)
Publisher : FAKULTAS DAKWAH UIN SALATIGA

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18326/inject.v10i1.4425

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Singkawang, known as the “Hong Kong of Borneo,” is one of the most tolerant cities in Indonesia, where the Chinese ethnic group, with its distinctive cultural values, is the dominant cultural group in the city. With a population originating from diverse cultural backgrounds, interactions through inter-ethnic marriages, especially between Chinese, Dayak, and Malay ethnic groups, produce various dynamics of acculturation. This study aims to analyze the communication dynamics of cultural value acculturation in inter-ethnic marriages involving Chinese, Dayak, or Malay (Tidayu) ethnic groups in Singkawang. Using a phenomenological approach, this study explores the experiences of married Tidayu couples to understand how cultural differences are harmonized, shared identities are built, and family and social traditions are integrated. Data were obtained through interviews, observations, and literature review. The results of the study show that through inter-ethnic marriages Tidayu, Singkawang society has developed to be more inclusive by accepting each other. In the established dynamics of communication, it is important to maintain customs as part of efforts to adapt and acculturate culture. Communication dynamics cannot be separated from the worldview of the individuals involved. The results of this study are expected to have practical benefits in strengthening unity in the multicultural landscape of Singkawang, especially when facing the challenges of ethnic diversity.
Secrecy, Power, and Solidarity in Prison Code Language: A Phenomenological Analysis of Female Inmates in Tangerang Womens Correctional Facility Floranita, Rustini; Parani, Rizaldi; Maharani, Diana
INJECT (Interdisciplinary Journal of Communication) Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18326/inject.v11i1.6664

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This article presents the findings of a phenomenological inquiry exploring the life experiences of inmates in the Tangerang Women’s Correctional Facility in using coded language to maintain secrecy, power, and solidarity. Contrary to the traditional view of prisons as static institutions, this study conceptualizes the prison environment as a networked micro-society where language functions as the primary infrastructure for social cohesion. Utilizing Merleau-Ponty’s phenomenology of embodiment and Foucault’s analysis of disciplinary power, data are collected through in-depth interviews with ten inmates and five correctional officers. The study discovered communication patterns where inmates actively used coded language to survive, thrive, and maintain social cohesion within the correctional facility. The study also identified specific warning systems, such as a coded greeting that function as counter-surveillance tactics to maintain women’s autonomy in prison, against internal and external control. Furthermore, power is revealed to be negotiated rather than absolute, mediated through inmate team leaders using numerical codes to disclose the high-level authority. By using this coded language, inmates create a strong sense of community and support, turning the sadness of being locked up into a shared strength. This study proves that prison coded language is more than just a way to hide secrets. It is how inmates hold onto their dignity, maintain solidarity, and keep peace in a place where they have no power. The study concludes that secrecy, power, and solidarity are deeply intertwined in prison life. Further study should expand this phenomenology and explore other’s correctional facilities to compare.