KOMUNITAS JURNAL PENGEMBANGAN MASYARAKAT ISLAM
Vol. 16 No. 2 (2025): Empowerment and Islamic Studies

Critical Ethnographic Communication in Supporting Corporate DEI and CSR

Amrinagara, Muhammad Alfath Fiqhya (Unknown)
Ayuningtyas, Fitria (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Dec 2025

Abstract

Social inequality in multicultural and hierarchical workplaces challenges companies in implementing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs. This study uses a critical ethnographic approach as a transformative organizational communication strategy to uncover and address hidden social issues. Unlike top-down symbolic methods, critical ethnography amplifies marginalized voices such as women, people with disabilities, and ethnic minorities. Through qualitative descriptive analysis of literature and Unilever Indonesia’s case, the study finds that integrating ethnographic insights into DEI and CSR communication exposes structural bias, fosters inclusive narratives, and supports socially just policies. Companies applying this approach become more responsive to social crises and build stronger, sustainable community relations. Furthermore, two-way communication based on real experiences strengthens ESG value internalization, positioning critical ethnography not just as observation but as a strategic bridge between corporations and complex social realities.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

komunitas

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Subject

Religion Education Engineering Social Sciences

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KOMUNITAS: Jurnal Pengembangan Masyarakat Islam has been enlisted with p-ISSN: 2086-3357 and e-ISSN: 2540-9182 and published per semester on January-June and July-December by Department of Islamic Social Community Development of Dakwah and Communication Science of Universitas Islam Negeri Mataram ...