Integrasi Nasional

Summary

In this educational video, Supriono, a lecturer from Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, discusses the concept of national integration in Indonesia. He highlights its importance in uniting diverse groups into a cohesive nation despite differences in interests. Key issues affecting national integration include national blending, religious harmony, and evolving values. He explains factors that promote integration, such as shared struggles, the national ideology of Pancasila, and the collective desire for unity. Additionally, he addresses factors hindering integration, such as conflicts, cultural imposition, and excessive nationalism. Supriono concludes by emphasizing the importance of loyalty to national unity to withstand global challenges.

Takeaways

• 😀 National integration is the awareness that makes different groups feel as one nation, Indonesia.
• 😀 Integration involves uniting a nation's vision and mission from the varying interests of its society's members.
• 😀 Three major issues must be addressed to achieve national integration: nation assimilation, religious harmony, and value changes.
• 😀 Key factors influencing national integration include a shared sense of history, national ideology (Pancasila), the will to unite in diversity, and societal cooperation against globalization's negative impacts.
• 😀 Conflict within society can hinder national integration.
• 😀 Forced imposition of other cultural elements can disrupt national unity.
• 😀 Excessive fanaticism toward particular groups or beliefs can harm integration.
• 😀 Dominance of one ethnic group over others can impede national harmony.
• 😀 Inter-tribal hostility can pose a challenge to national integration.
• 😀 National integration is vital for facing global challenges and supporting Indonesia's territorial and sovereignty resilience under the Bhinneka Tunggal Ika slogan.

Q & A

What is national integration in the context of Indonesia?

National integration in Indonesia refers to the collective awareness and effort to unite diverse groups into one cohesive nation, despite their differences. It involves aligning the visions and missions of various societal groups to form a single national identity.

What are the three major issues that need to be addressed for achieving national integration?

The three major issues are: 1) National unity, 2) Religious harmony among different faiths, and 3) Transformation of values to support national integration.

What are some of the key factors influencing national integration in Indonesia?

Key factors include: 1) Shared history and struggle, 2) The national ideology of Pancasila, 3) A collective desire for unity amidst Indonesia's diversity, and 4) A sense of community to face the challenges posed by globalization.

How does Pancasila influence national integration in Indonesia?

Pancasila, Indonesia's national ideology, serves as a guiding philosophy that emphasizes unity in diversity, promoting harmony among Indonesia's many ethnic, religious, and cultural groups.

What is the significance of the motto 'Bhinneka Tunggal Ika' in the context of national integration?

'Bhinneka Tunggal Ika', meaning 'Unity in Diversity,' symbolizes Indonesia’s national identity. It highlights the importance of maintaining unity despite the country’s vast ethnic, cultural, and religious diversity, making it a central principle of national integration.

What are some of the factors that hinder national integration?

Factors hindering integration include: 1) Conflicts within society, 2) Cultural domination by one ethnic group, 3) Excessive fanaticism towards specific ideologies or groups, 4) Ethnic rivalries, and 5) Religious conflicts.

What role does globalization play in national integration in Indonesia?

Globalization poses challenges to national integration by breaking down territorial boundaries and influencing national sovereignty. However, Indonesia’s commitment to unity, as reflected in 'Bhinneka Tunggal Ika', helps resist these divisive impacts.

Why is it important for Indonesian citizens to remain loyal to the unity of the nation?

Loyalty to the nation’s unity is crucial for maintaining Indonesia’s cohesion as a nation-state. When citizens are committed to the nation’s integrity and togetherness, it strengthens the collective spirit needed to face internal and external challenges.

How does the integration process in Indonesia help the country face globalization?

The integration process strengthens national unity, which is vital for resisting the negative impacts of globalization, such as cultural dilution and threats to territorial integrity. Unity in diversity allows Indonesia to adapt to global changes without losing its identity.

What is meant by 'shared struggle' as a factor for national integration?

The 'shared struggle' refers to Indonesia’s collective historical experiences, such as the fight for independence, which has bonded the nation and creates a common identity that transcends individual ethnic or religious backgrounds.