Portrait of t Democracy Practice and the Identity (Ethnic) Politics Struggle in the Local Political Arena: A Sociology and History Review

Abstract

The period of social, economic and political transition is closely related to the collapse of the Suharto regime and the reformtion. This condition is signed by various kinds of conflicts , starting in the national and local political arena. Political propaganda at that time occured when the country was still in the authoritarian and centralistic spirit of the Suharto government. In fact, local actors and national politics are moving the issue to take power. This study focuses on the analysis of Indonesia democratic struggles in the dynamics of identity politics, the practice of identity politics during the New Order era was given the space in carrying out the movements and compared to the reformation period in Riau Province and the process of strengthening identity politics in the local sphere in Riau Province. This study used literature study in analyzing with sociological and historical theory. The results of this study showed that identity politics in Riau Province during the New Order and Reformation eras was different. During the New Order era, identity politics had no space and local people were shifted or removed, while during the reformation period, identity politics was open and expanded the contents of local people to become leader so it emerges the conflicts and presenting cases at the local level. This study brings out the term symbolic power in the local democratic process and carries the value of the nationalism spirit in local communities

Salus Populi Suprema Lex: A Critical Analysis of Social Jealousy In The House Renovation Process In Cimahi City

“…This of course hampers the process of working on the program. [45]- [47]. However, there is a solution offered, which is in the form of direct solution efforts by holding persuasive socialization where organizers and beneficiaries will visit the homes of local residents first to get to know, ask, and ask for blessings and permits to build houses because it will interfere with infrastructure (roads) in the area.…”

Tongkonan Papa Batu Tumakke Toraja: an Educational Center for the Culture and Traditions of the Toraja Society

“…Tongkonan traditional houses are very full of carvings containing meaning, namely symbolizing the social status of the tongkonan owner who occupies the upper layer, such as getting to know the background or social status of the tongkonan owner occupying the upper layer, such as knowing the background or social status and surname of someone just by asking where the tongkonan comes from [5] [6]. This research needs to be carried out because the papa batu tongkonan house is a type of traditional Toraja house which has important historical and cultural value, the reasons it needs to be researched are: cultural diversity, the tongkonan house is an important part of the Toraja cultural heritage understanding the structure and function of the tongkonan house papa batu can help in preserving Toraja's rich cultural heritage [7]. Historical Value: some tongkonan houses have a long history and contain stories about ancestors and important events in Toraja history, such as this papa batu tongkonan which is approximately 700 years old.…”