Menilik Situasi Kasus Diskriminasi Terhadap Minoritas di Indonesia

Summary

This transcript highlights ongoing issues of discrimination and violence against minority groups in Indonesia, focusing on a recent attack in Solo, Central Java, during a Midodareni ceremony. It emphasizes the persistence of intolerance despite efforts to improve religious harmony, as shown through various surveys and reports. The discourse delves into the state of religious tolerance, racial issues, and political exploitation of identity in the country, showing a downward trend in the Social Progress Index and Democracy Index from 2015 to 2019. The video underscores the deepening challenges in fostering a more inclusive society amidst increasing political tensions.

Takeaways

• 😀 Discrimination against minority groups in Indonesia continues to persist, with cases of violence and intolerance frequently occurring.
• 😀 A recent violent attack in Solo, Central Java, targeted a Midodareni ceremony, highlighting religious intolerance against the Shi'a Muslim community.
• 😀 Despite President Joko Widodo's statement that there is no place for intolerance in Indonesia, incidents of religious and ethnic discrimination continue to rise.
• 😀 A 2018 survey by Komnas HAM and Litbang Kompas revealed that there is still low awareness about ethnic and racial discrimination in Indonesian society.
• 😀 Many Indonesians are more comfortable living with people of the same ethnicity, religion, or race, which reflects a lack of inclusivity in social interactions.
• 😀 Komnas HAM reported over 100 cases of racial and ethnic discrimination from 2011 to 2018, with Jakarta being the city with the most complaints.
• 😀 The national Interfaith Harmony Index (Kube) fluctuates, reflecting the state of religious tolerance in Indonesia. In 2019, the score was lower than in 2015, signaling growing challenges.
• 😀 The 2017-2019 period saw political issues intertwining with religious and ethnic identities, exacerbating intolerance and discrimination, especially during the 2019 elections.
• 😀 Social Progress Index data reveals that Indonesia's inclusion score, which reflects acceptance of all groups, has declined since 2017, indicating worsening social tolerance.
• 😀 The increase in intolerance and discrimination coincided with political events, such as the 2016 Ahok blasphemy case, showing the intersection of politics and identity-based discrimination.
• 😀 Indonesia's democracy index, as reported by the Economist Intelligence Unit, has seen a downward trend since 2016, indicating a weakening of democratic values amid rising intolerance.

Q & A

What was the recent incident of violence against a minority group in Indonesia mentioned in the transcript?

The recent incident occurred in Solo, Central Java, where a group of people attacked a Midodareni ceremony at the home of the late Segaf Al Jufri. They damaged vehicles and physically attacked family members, while shouting that Shia Muslims were not true Muslims and that their blood was permissible to spill.

What is Midodareni, and why is it significant in the context of this violence?

Midodareni is a traditional Javanese ceremony that is held to prepare for a wedding. The violence occurred during this ceremony, which highlights the intolerance faced by minority religious groups, particularly the Shia community, in Indonesia.

What role did Alisa Wahid play in response to the violence in Solo?

Alisa Wahid, the national coordinator of the Gus Durian network, condemned the act of violence, calling it another example of intolerance in Indonesia. She emphasized that such acts are contrary to the president's statement that there is no place for intolerance in Indonesia.

What did the 2018 Komnas HAM and Litbang Kompas survey reveal about public attitudes toward discrimination?

The survey revealed that a significant portion of respondents still preferred to live in homogeneous communities, with 81.9% preferring families of the same ethnic background, 82.7% preferring the same racial environment, and 83.1% preferring to live with the same ethnic group. This shows a lack of awareness and acceptance of diversity.

What is the Indeks Kerukunan Umat Beragama (Kube), and how does it measure religious harmony in Indonesia?

Kube is a national index used to assess religious harmony in Indonesia. It measures factors such as equality, tolerance, and cooperation between religious groups. The index fluctuates yearly, with a decline in scores from 75.35 in 2015 to 73.83 in 2019, reflecting challenges in fostering religious unity.

What political events in Indonesia affected religious and ethnic tensions, according to the transcript?

Political events, such as the 2017 Jakarta gubernatorial election, exacerbated religious and ethnic tensions. The case of Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok), the former governor, illustrated how political campaigns could amplify issues of religious intolerance and discrimination.

How did the political situation in Indonesia impact the Social Progress Index?

The Social Progress Index for Indonesia showed a decline in inclusivity and acceptance of minority groups, with the score dropping from 42.03 in 2017 to 39.96 in 2019. This decline reflects the increasing political use of identity issues such as race, religion, and minority status.

What does the Social Progress Index measure, and how is it relevant to the issues of tolerance in Indonesia?

The Social Progress Index measures a country's social progress through three main variables: basics, opportunity, and inclusivity. The inclusivity component reflects the degree to which society accepts all groups, including minorities, and Indonesia's low scores indicate challenges in this area.

What impact did the 2016-2019 period have on Indonesia's democratic situation?

The period from 2016 to 2019 showed a decline in Indonesia's democracy, with the Democracy Index dropping from 7.03 in 2016 to 6.39 in 2017. Although there was a slight recovery in 2019, the ongoing political exploitation of identity issues continued to undermine democratic values.

How did the 2019 general elections affect the situation of minority groups in Indonesia?

The 2019 general elections saw a continuation of the use of identity politics, where religious and ethnic issues were used for political advantage. This trend perpetuated discrimination and intolerance, particularly against religious and ethnic minorities, and did not lead to significant improvements in societal harmony.