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The scope of the journal includes general and specific areas of sociology, social work, social psychology, social statistics, criminology, social research methods, and other related disciplines. SIMULACRA: JURNAL SOSIOLOGI accepts both qualitative and quantitative journal manuscripts for publication. All published articles in SIMULACRA: JURNAL SOSIOLOGI will have a unique Digital Object Identifier (DOI) number.
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Intersectional factors in youth transition: Stories of vocational high schools’ graduates in Indonesia Ramadhani, Indah Sri; Isbah, M Falikul; Azca, Muhammad Najib
SIMULACRA: JURNAL SOSIOLOGI Vol 8, No 1: 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21107/sml.v8i1.28847

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This study examines the challenges faced by vocational high school graduates in their transition to employment and their strategies for overcoming these challenges. Vocational high school is advocated as a provider of skilled and job-ready graduates to solve unemployment problems. However, employment statistics show that vocational high school graduates account for the largest share of unemployment in Indonesia. This study aims to improve our understanding of this anomaly. The data in this paper were collected through in-depth interviews with vocational high school graduates in Yogyakarta, with a balanced representation of gender, geographic location, and specialization. We found that most graduates successfully obtained employment immediately after graduation. However, most of the employment is of low quality, indicating vulnerability in the transition. Their challenges emerge at different stages: before, during and after their schooling. This study also highlights the institutional role of vocational high schools in facilitating the school-to-work transition. Thus, this study contributes to the current discourse on youth transition by highlighting the intersectionality of factors influencing the transition of vocational high school graduates to the labor market and by pointing to the central role of the school in supporting their transition process.
Back Cover Simulacra, Volume 8, Issue 2, November 2025 Hidayat, Medhy Aginta
SIMULACRA: JURNAL SOSIOLOGI Vol 8, No 2: 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21107/sml.v8i2.32475

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Leveraging crisis communication via Facebook: COVID-19 lessons from Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality in South Africa Matlaletsa, Lebohang Edward; Moyo, Rachel
SIMULACRA: JURNAL SOSIOLOGI Vol 8, No 2: 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21107/sml.v8i2.31143

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Despite the persistent challenges posed by the rapid spread of fake news and misinformation, social media continues to serve as a valuable platform for the speedy delivery of messages, particularly during times of crisis. This study investigated how the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality (MMM) in South Africa employed Facebook as a strategic communication tool during the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, it examined the extent to which social media can serve as a bridge between theoretical approaches to crisis communication and their practical application in the context of a developing economy. A qualitative, empirical research design was adopted, involving the analysis of 45 Facebook posts published by MMM between March 2020 and June 2022. Thematic content analysis was undertaken, drawing on Situational Crisis Communication Theory (SCCT), Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication (CERC), Dialogic Communication Theory, and the Public Trust and Responsiveness Framework. Findings reveal that MMM made use of Facebook to provide health-related updates, enforce COVID-19 regulations, and encourage preventive behavior. However, the effectiveness of these efforts was undermined by slow institutional responses and a prevailing sense of public mistrust linked to historical service delivery shortcomings. The study underscores the importance of transparency, consistency, responsiveness, and two-way dialogue in fostering trust, and offers both theoretical and practical insights for crisis communicators and planners at the local government level.
Networked power and resistance in agrarian conflicts: A case study from Malin Deman, Indonesia Fattarawati, Febby
SIMULACRA: JURNAL SOSIOLOGI Vol 8, No 1: 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21107/sml.v8i1.29382

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The agrarian conflict in Malin Deman District, Mukomuko Regency, Indonesia, highlights persistent inequalities in land tenure, pitting local farmers against plantation companies and state institutions to reclaim ancestral land. Using a qualitative single case study approach, this study examines the power dynamics and social network structures that shape the conflict. Data was collected through in-depth interviews with civil society organizations involved in land advocacy and secondary sources, including agrarian reports, legal documents, and investigative news articles. Findings show that dominant actors-plantation companies and the regional government-exercise power through coercion, economic incentives, and control over legal narratives. Social network analysis indicates that the regional government has the highest degree of centrality and betweenness centrality, positioning it as a mediator and gatekeeper between corporate-government alliances and farmer advocacy groups. However, smallholder farmers remain marginalized, with limited access to information and decision-making processes. This study highlights the need for inclusive land governance and network-based mediation strategies to strengthen community bargaining power. Increasing transparency, promoting equitable policymaking and ensuring participatory mechanisms are critical to resolving agrarian conflicts in an equitable and sustainable manner. By addressing structural inequalities and empowering marginalized communities, this research contributes to the broader discourse on land rights and conflict resolution strategies.
Social media impact on marital conflict among married couples in three Southwestern Nigerian states Omokhabi, Abiola Adiat; Omokhabi, Udukhomose Suleiman; Oloyede, Teslim Opeyemi
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21107/sml.v8i1.27215

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This study examined the influence of social media on marital conflict among married couples in three Southwestern states of Nigeria. A cross-sectional survey research design was adopted for the study. The study population comprised all married couples residing in three local government areas: Ibadan North in Oyo State, Akoko-South West in Ondo State and Ado in Ekiti State. A sample of 345 married couples was selected using convenience and snowball sampling techniques. Self-administered questionnaires: Social Media Use (r=0.85) and Social Media Impact on Marital Conflict (r=0.76) generated by the web-based application were used for data collection and analyzed using one-way analysis of variance. The results indicate that social media networking tools commonly used by married couples are Facebook and WhatsApp, and that social media uses influence marital conflict. In addition, the study revealed that couples aged 40 and above were the primary social media users. There was no significant difference in social media use based on gender, number of children, religion, length of marriage, and educational attainment. Couples should be educated about the potential impact of social media on their relationship. Workshops and information sessions could help couples understand how excessive use or certain interactions on social media can contribute to marital conflict.
From pulpit to digital platform: The routinization of charisma online among Indonesian ulama Mutamakin, Mutamakin; Alahmadi, Fahd Mohana S.; Fauzan, Aris; Fannani, Bakhruddin
SIMULACRA: JURNAL SOSIOLOGI Vol 8, No 2: 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21107/sml.v8i2.31999

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This article investigates how Indonesian ulama construct charismatic authority on social media, examining how Weberian charisma is signaled, routinized, and scaled in digital environments. The study employs a multiple case study design, analyzing five prominent Indonesian ulama through qualitative content and platform analysis. Data from Instagram, YouTube, and X/Twitter reveal digital charisma as a carefully curated performance, signaled through strategic blending of traditional piety with modern relatability. The research demonstrates how charisma becomes routinized through consistent, platform-specific content that fosters perceived intimacy with followers, while algorithmic amplification enables unprecedented scaling beyond traditional geographical and institutional boundaries. Platform algorithms play a crucial role in both routinizing charisma through content distribution patterns and scaling it through automated recommendation systems. The study's theoretical contribution lies in synthesizing Weber's sociology of charisma with deep mediatization theory within Indonesia's distinctive pluralistic Islamic context. These findings carry significant practical implications, particularly the urgent need to integrate critical digital literacy into Islamic leadership education curricula. Understanding platform mechanics becomes essential for navigating the new religious authority landscape, while the findings also raise important questions about platform governance and algorithmic amplification of religious content in diverse societies.
The unseen struggle: Intersectionality and healthcare access for women in Nigeria's low-income communities Ibitoye, Anthonia Folasade
SIMULACRA: JURNAL SOSIOLOGI Vol 8, No 2: 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21107/sml.v8i2.30204

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One of the major challenges for women in low-income Nigerian communities is limited access to healthcare, leading to poor health outcomes and higher mortality rates. This study examines the barriers faced by women in Ekiti State using intersectional feminist theory and a cross-sectional design. Data were collected through structured questionnaires from 300 women aged 18 and above, selected via multistage sampling (stratified, purposive, and simple random). Analysis was conducted with SPSS version 25.0 using descriptive (frequency and percentages) and inferential (multiple regression) statistics. Findings show that all respondents experienced difficulties in accessing healthcare: 86% reported financial constraints, 84.7% cited lack of affordable and quality facilities, and 80% identified distance as a major barrier. Marital status (β = 0.373, p 0.05), occupation (β = 0.243, p 0.05), age (β = 0.080, p 0.05), and education (β = 0.051, p 0.05) were significant predictors of healthcare access challenges. The study concludes that tailored interventions are essential to address these barriers. To improve access and reduce mortality, it recommends increased healthcare funding, financial protection mechanisms, expanded health education, stronger social support networks, and contextspecific interventions.
Protection of female sex workers and social acceptance of female commercial sex workers in Indonesia Rahma, Vivi Maulia; Fazrin, Fitriani; Tamba, Wahyu Pratama
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21107/sml.v8i1.28921

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This article examines the social acceptance of female commercial sex workers in prostitution localities. Social acceptance is critical to their integration into the community. The research utilizes structuration theory to analyze the interplay between societal structures and individual agency in shaping community acceptance of these women. Data was collected through in-depth interviews with both community members living near the site and the sex workers themselves. The findings of the study reveal that the social relations between the community and localized prostitution emerge from the ongoing production and reproduction of social practices. These practices are produced by the community with the active participation of commercial sex workers. This social acceptance manifests itself in discursive and practical awareness, leading to the integration of sex workers into the social fabric. However, it's crucial to recognize that social acceptance alone is not enough to guarantee the protection of sex workers' rights. It must be accompanied by concrete efforts to ensure their fundamental rights. These include the right to health, safety, protection from violence and exploitation, and access to services and programs that promote their well-being.
Political information exposure in the 2024 Indonesian election: The case of Indonesian students in India Mujiburrahman, Mujiburrahman; Joshi, Jaghdish S.; Asbudi, Asbudi; Muslem, Muslem; Mulyadi, Mulyadi; Patty, Alberto Noviano; Hastira, Muh Fichriyadi
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21107/sml.v8i2.31381

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This study explores how exposure to political information through social media influences Indonesian students in India in the 2024 Presidential Election. This study uses a mixed methods approach, combining a quantitative survey of 41 students with in-depth interviews to gain a more comprehensive understanding. Data were collected through online questionnaires and focus group discussions, then analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques and thematic analysis. The results show that Instagram and YouTube are the leading platforms for political information, with 56% of respondents stating that they trust the content they consume. This exposure does not necessarily change political preferences but contributes to increasing political awareness, strengthening digital literacy, and fostering critical thinking. The uniqueness of this study lies in its focus on diaspora students, who are relatively rarely touched upon in the literature on digital politics in Indonesia. Unlike domestic voters who are often influenced by viral issues, Indonesian students in India exhibit more reflective information consumption patterns, influenced by their transnational experiences. These findings confirm that social media functions as a cross-border digital democracy space, highlighting the importance of strengthening digital literacy to ensure more conscious, reflective, and quality political participation among the diasporas.
Inclusive discourse in the coverage of blasphemy cases in Indonesian online media: A Foucauldian perspective Pribadi, Farid; Khotimah, Khusnul; Surokim, Surokim; Amil, Ahmad Jami'ul
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21107/sml.v8i1.29621

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This study employs Foucauldian discourse analysis to investigate how three major Indonesian online media outlets—Detik.com, Tribunnews.com, and Kompas.com—constructed public discourse surrounding Pastor Gilbert’s 2024 blasphemy case. By analyzing coverage from April to July 2024, the research uncovers how media narratives reinforced the dominance of the Islamic majority while marginalizing minority perspectives in Indonesia’s pluralistic society. All three outlets functioned as panoptic instruments, aligning with state-religious authorities such as the MUI, DMI, and Jusuf Kalla to define “truth” and shape acceptable discourse. Detik.com portrayed Gilbert’s apology as a resolution aligned with majority sensibilities; Tribunnews.com privileged Islamic leaders' critiques while minimizing Gilbert’s own explanations; Kompas.com deployed selective “evidence” to label him a blasphemer, disregarding theological nuance. Across the platforms, epistemic violence was evident: Gilbert’s voice was delegitimized, reconciliation was conditioned by dominant norms, and dissent was monitored through harmony-oriented rhetoric. The media’s collaboration with biopolitical forces—police investigations and politico-religious framing—deepened structural hierarchies and exemplified Foucault’s notion of truth as a product of power. While each outlet employed distinct strategies, all participated in disciplining discourse and excluding dissenting voices. This study calls for ethical reflection on the media’s role in shaping inclusive narratives and promoting justice in a multicultural nation.

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