Proceedings of the 1st Joint International Conference on Social and Political Sciences: Challenges and Opportunities in the Future (JICSPS 2023)

Globalization and Local Cultural Identity in Merauke

Authors
Syahruddin Syahruddin1, *, Umiyati Haris1
1Universitas Musamus Merauke, Merauke, Indonesia
*Corresponding author. Email: syahruddin@unmus.ac.id
Corresponding Author
Syahruddin Syahruddin
Available Online 15 January 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-350-4_27How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Globalization; Local Wisdom; Merauke
Abstract

This study aims to explore the opportunities and challenges presented by globalization in relation to local cultural identity in Merauke, focusing on various aspects such as the influence of mass media and technology, as well as changes in the lifestyles and values of indigenous communities. The research addresses an urgent need to understand how indigenous peoples navigate the pressures of globalization while striving to preserve their cultural richness and uniqueness. Merauke, as a region deeply embedded in local wisdom, faces significant globalization impacts, making it a compelling case study. This qualitative research employs a library research method to gather data, primarily through the examination of documents and scholarly articles related to globalization and its effects on local identity in Merauke Regency. Data analysis was conducted using the interactive model developed by Miles and Huberman. The findings reveal that globalization has a profound influence on local cultural identity in Merauke Regency. While some positive effects were noted, such as improved access to technology and information, the negative impacts—particularly those threatening the sustainability of local cultural traditions—are more pronounced.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 1st Joint International Conference on Social and Political Sciences: Challenges and Opportunities in the Future (JICSPS 2023)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
15 January 2025
ISBN
978-2-38476-350-4
ISSN
2352-5398
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-350-4_27How to use a DOI?
Copyright
© 2025 The Author(s)
Open Access
Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

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