Cendekiawan: Jurnal Pendidikan dan Studi Keislaman
Vol 5 No 1 (2026): March: Multiple Intelligences of Students in Formal, Informal, and Nonformal Educ

Cultural Plurality and the Challenges of Minority Education in Indonesia: A Multicultural Study

Masnun Baiti (Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang)
Karoma Burlian (Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang)
Abdullah Idi (Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang)
Habibur Rachman (Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang)
Sukirman Sukirman (Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang)
Mualimin Mualimin (Universitas Terbuka)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Mar 2026

Abstract

Indonesia is known as a diverse nation with a wealth of cultures, ethnicities, religions, and languages. This cultural plurality is both a strength and a challenge in realizing education that is fair and inclusive, especially for minority groups. This article examines the relationship between cultural plurality and minority education from a multicultural perspective, highlighting how the national education system addresses the complexities of such diversity. The research method uses a literature study with a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques involve reading and drawing conclusions from various literature sources, including books or relevant articles. Data analysis techniques include inventorying, categorizing, and analyzing research data. The study results indicate that education in Indonesia still faces challenges in terms of equal access, cultural representation, and multicultural teacher competencies. Therefore, a humanistic educational approach that is culturally just and sensitive to local values is needed so that plurality becomes an integrative strength, rather than a source of exclusion.

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cendekiawan

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Religion Humanities Education Social Sciences Other

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Cendekiawan: Jurnal Pendidikan dan Studi Keislaman is a regular scientific journal published by the Zia Salsabila Foundation, Education and Research Sector since 2022. Cendekiawan: Jurnal Pendidikan dan Studi Keislaman, published four times a year in January-March, April-June, July-September, and ...