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The Role of Community Radio in Multicultural Integration

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Yovita Sabarina Sitepu1, *, Lusiana A. Lubis1, Humaizi Humaizi1, Nurbani Nurbani1
1Communication Science Study Program, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia
*Corresponding author. Email: yovita.sabarina@usu.ac.id
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Yovita Sabarina Sitepu
Available Online 29 April 2024.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-236-1_11How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Multicultural Integration; Community Radio; Mitra FM
Abstract

In Indonesia, various community radios have been established as a form of representation of the diversity of the community with its various needs. Mitra FM community radio is the oldest community radio in North Sumatra. Mitra FM is located in Hamparan Perak, Deli Serdang Regency. The population of Hamparan Perak is dominated by the Javanese tribe. In addition to the Javanese tribe there are also residents from the Banjar, Minang, Malay, Batak and so on. This research aims to analyze the role of Mitra FM community radio in the multicultural integration of Hamparan Perak residents and how community radio members view the position of community radio in the multicultural integration process. This research uses a qualitative approach with data collection through interviews, participant observations and literature studies. The informants of this research consisted of three broadcasters of cultural entertainment programs as well as three community radio members from Javanese, Minang and Banjar ethnicities, and a radio manager. This research found that Mitra FM Community Radio plays a role in the cultural integration process through Minang, Banjar and Javanese language entertainment programs. Mitra FM members become accustomed to languages and cultures outside their native culture. In fact, this acceptance has led to intercultural marriages among Mitra FM members.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the World Conference on Governance and Social Sciences (WCGSS 2023)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
29 April 2024
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10.2991/978-2-38476-236-1_11
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2352-5398
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© 2024 The Author(s)
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