Symbolic Violence in Indonesian Society: Islamic Radicalisation Leads to Religious Intolerance?
Irfan L. Sarhindi University College London irfan.sarhindi.15@ucl.ac.uk Abstract Irrespective of the fact that Indonesia is not ruled by Sharia (Islamic Law), it can be argued that the Muslim society as the majority enjoys privilege. Its interests and aspirations are highly accommodated. In terms of education, for instance, Quranic verses are the only scriptural source cited […]
The Core Values on Semarang Batik Motifs as Local Cultural Identity
Lusi Setyo Wulandari Diponegoro University, Indonesia lusisetyowulandari99@gmail.com Abstract Batik has been progressing ever since the Indonesian independence and it continues to develop. The most important development of the second half of the 20th century was its incorporation in the local fashion industry which had an impact on the region’s textile industry. Batik Semarang is one […]
Re-Considering the Gap between the Concept of Rahmatan Lil ‘Alamin’ and the Doctrine of anti-Violence (De-radicalization) within Religious Discourses
Dr. H. Syamsu Madyan, Lc. M.A. Islamic University of Malang, Indonesia madyan981@gmail.com Abstract There are a lot of questions about the concept of Islam as Rahmatan lil ‘Alamin and the discourse of anti-violence (de-radicalization), as there is a sort of hermeneutical gap when we read Islamic texts and we see some sociological and historical facts […]
The Role of Indonesian CSOs to Increase the Understanding of Difabled Issues in the Indonesian Criminal Justice System
Dio Ashar Wicaksana Researcher of MaPPI-FHUI / Indonesia Judicial Monitoring Society dioashar07@gmail.com Abstract Indonesia successfully amended Disabled People Law in early 2016. The fundamental amendment is creating equal rights and opportunity for disabled groups. Disability group in this context is the people who have physical and mental limitations to communicate and participate effectively with another […]