Ideological Conflict and Power Dynamics in Indonesian Education Policy

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10.2991/978-2-38476-242-2_57How to use a DOI?

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Religion; Ideology; Power; and the IndonesianEducation Roadmap 2020–2035; Discourse

Abstract

This study investigates the ideological underpinnings and power dynamics within the formulation of the Indonesian Education Roadmap 2020–2035, focusing on the absence of religious phrases and its implications for national education policy. Utilizing Gill Branston and Roy Stafford's theory of ideology and power, alongside discourse analysis within an Islamic framework, the research addresses the main question of how the Roadmap reflects broader ideological and power conflicts, particularly between Islamic and secular nationalist ideologies. The analysis reveals that the omission of “religion” from the Roadmap aligns with secular nationalist ideologies, potentially undermining the constitutionally mandated inclusion of religious values in national education. This omission has sparked significant public debate and criticism, suggesting a conflict between the government's secular approach and the public's expectation of an education system that incorporates religious values. The study highlights the importance of ideological considerations in the development of education policies and the potential for ideological conflicts to influence the substance and reception of such policies. By examining the broader ideological and power dynamics at play, this research contributes to the understanding of the complex interplay between education policy, religion, and national identity in Indonesia, calling for a more inclusive approach that respects the country's religious diversity and constitutional mandates.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Rifma Ghulam Dzaljad
AU  - Andika Pamungkas
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/06/06
TI  - Ideological Conflict and Power Dynamics in Indonesian Education Policy
BT  - Proceedings of the 3nd Annual International Conference on Natural and Social Science Education (ICNSSE 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 584
EP  - 594
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-242-2_57
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-242-2_57
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