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Summary

This interview with Anisa explores the topic of tolerance in Indonesia, emphasizing its development despite challenges. Anisa shares her perspective on how tolerance has evolved, particularly in university settings, where diverse religious and cultural backgrounds coexist. She highlights the importance of education in promoting tolerance from early schooling to higher education. Additionally, Anisa discusses personal experiences with tolerance and intolerance, stressing the need for constructive feedback and respect for minorities. While occasional insensitive jokes may occur, she believes that fostering understanding and reducing harmful behavior is key to maintaining a harmonious environment.

Takeaways

• 😀 Tolerance in Indonesia has made significant progress, but challenges still remain, such as nepotism and social media debates.
• 😀 Tolerance is observed in daily interactions, such as friendships between students of different religions at university.
• 😀 Intolerance can arise even in seemingly harmless jokes about someone's religion, which can make others uncomfortable.
• 😀 Majority groups should avoid actions that may unintentionally marginalize or disrespect minority groups.
• 😀 The biggest challenge in promoting tolerance is the lack of mutual feedback and open communication between individuals.
• 😀 Education plays a crucial role in fostering tolerance from an early age, with subjects like PKN and Pancasila teaching tolerance at various school levels.
• 😀 Education in Indonesia emphasizes tolerance through both religious and civic education, starting from elementary school and continuing through university.
• 😀 At Universitas Negeri Malang, there is a diverse student body with students of various religious backgrounds, contributing to a generally tolerant atmosphere.
• 😀 Despite a positive atmosphere, certain jokes and casual comments among students can still cross the line into intolerance, making sensitivity important.
• 😀 Feedback and dialogue are essential in fostering a culture of tolerance, as one-sided efforts may not lead to meaningful change.

Q & A

What is Anisa's perspective on tolerance in Indonesia?

Anisa believes that tolerance in Indonesia has been gradually improving. While there are still challenges, such as nepotism, which sometimes strains tolerance, she sees positive examples, particularly among students of different religious backgrounds forming friendships in university settings.

How does Anisa view personal experiences of intolerance in her environment?

Anisa recounts a personal experience where a non-Muslim friend was the target of an insensitive joke. While the intention was likely harmless, Anisa points out that such behavior is an example of intolerance and stresses the importance of being considerate, especially by the majority group towards minorities.

What does Anisa identify as a key challenge in fostering tolerance?

Anisa identifies the lack of mutual feedback as a major challenge in building tolerance. She emphasizes that both sides need to engage in dialogue and feedback to create a more tolerant society, rather than one-sided efforts that may not lead to any change.

How important is education in promoting tolerance in Indonesia according to Anisa?

Anisa believes that education plays a crucial role in promoting tolerance in Indonesia. She notes that from an early age, students are taught about religious understanding and tolerance through subjects like religious education and PKN (Civics Education), which continue to reinforce these values in higher education.

What role does higher education, like that at Universitas Negeri Malang, play in fostering tolerance?

At Universitas Negeri Malang, higher education plays an important role in fostering tolerance. Anisa mentions that students are encouraged to apply these values in practical assignments and projects. Additionally, universities create environments where students of different religious backgrounds can interact and learn from each other.

Does Anisa think tolerance is well-established at Universitas Negeri Malang?

Anisa believes that tolerance at Universitas Negeri Malang is generally positive, as the university hosts a diverse student body. However, she acknowledges that casual jokes among students, though part of youth culture, can sometimes cross the line and lead to discomfort, particularly if they unintentionally offend others.

How does Anisa suggest improving tolerance in university settings?

Anisa suggests that while playful jokes are common among students, it is essential to be cautious to avoid crossing boundaries. Reducing insensitive or potentially offensive jokes could improve the overall atmosphere of tolerance and respect in university environments.

What impact do social media and modern platforms have on tolerance in Indonesia?

Social media and modern platforms can both promote and challenge tolerance. Anisa mentions that through digital channels, students and citizens can engage in discussions that help spread tolerant ideas, but it also has the potential to escalate intolerance through negative debates and conflict.

What is the importance of mutual respect in building tolerance, according to Anisa?

Anisa emphasizes that mutual respect is essential for fostering tolerance. This means that both majority and minority groups need to show respect for each other, understand differences, and ensure that feedback is constructive and inclusive to bridge divides.

What can individuals do to support tolerance in a diverse society like Indonesia?

Individuals can contribute to promoting tolerance by being mindful of their words and actions, avoiding insensitive jokes or comments, and actively engaging in respectful dialogue. Anisa believes that education plays a key role, and that it’s essential for people to learn about different cultures, religions, and beliefs to build a more inclusive society.