Contentious belonging: the place of minorities in Indonesia
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Greg Fealy (editor)
Ronit Ricci (editor)
Contention has surrounded the status of minorities throughout Indonesian history. Two broad polarities are evident: one inclusive of minorities, regarding them as part of the nation’s rich complexity and a manifestation of its “Unity in Diversity” motto; the other exclusive, viewing with suspicion or disdain those communities or groups that differ from the perceived majority. State and community attitudes towards minorities have fluctuated over time. Some periods have been notable for the acceptance of minorities and protection of their rights, while others have been marked by anti-minority discrimination, marginalisation and sometimes violence.
This book explores the complex historical and contemporary dimensions of Indonesia’s religious, ethnic, LGBT and disability minorities from a range of perspectives, including historical, legal, political, cultural, discursive and social. It addresses fundamental questions about Indonesia’s tolerance and acceptance of difference, and examines the extent to which diversity is embraced or suppressed.
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Australia Book Launch
2019 Book Launch with SSEAC in Sydney
28 August 2019
The book was launched at the Sydney Southeast Asian Centre on 28 August. Greg Fealy and Thushara Dibley as co-editor and co-author spoke at the launch and the event was chaired by Simon Butt.
2019 Book Launch in Canberra
Emerita Professor Virginia Hooker launched the 2019 Indonesia Update book and the launch was attended by around 70 people. In her keynote speech, Professor Hooker stated that the book outlines the challenges to achieving and then safeguarding the rights of minorities. Most chapters describe the diverse strategies and methods that minorities have used to 'claim their place in the nation'.
Indonesia Book Launch
2019 Book Launch in Jakarta with the Indonesian Institute of Sciences
31 July 2019.
The Indonesian launch of the Update book was held at the Center for Politics, Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) Jakarta on 31 July. The book was launched by Professor Dewi Fortuna Anwar, who also delivered the keynote remarks. Book editors Greg Fealy and Ronit Ricci, together with co-author Burhanuddin Muhtadi attended the launch and held a discussion about the book with Asvi Warman Adam and Firman Noor.
2019 Book Launch in Ambon
29 July 2019
The book launch was held at Universitas Pattimura, Ambon. Speakers: Greg Fealy, Ronit Ricci, Ihsan Ali-Fauzi, J A Pattinama.
