Contentious Belonging

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. S...

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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.

Greg Fealy is Associate Professor, Department of Political and Social Change, Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs, College of Asia and the Pacific, Australian National University, Canberra.

Ronit Ricci is Sternberg-Tamir Chair in Comparative Cultures and Associate Professor, Departments of Asian Studies and Religion, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem; and Associat...

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Greg Fealy is Associate Professor, Department of Political and Social Change, Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs, College of Asia and the Pacific, Australian National University, Canberra.

Ronit Ricci is Sternberg-Tamir Chair in Comparative Cultures and Associate Professor, Departments of Asian Studies and Religion, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem; and Associate Professor, School of Culture, History and Language, College of Asia and the Pacific, Australian National University, Canberra.

Diversity and its discontents: an overview of minority-majority relations in Indonesia
Minorities in Indonesian history: from ambiguous advantage to cantonisation
Minorities and discrimination in Indonesia: the legal framework
The Constitutional Court and minority rights: analysing the recent homosexual sed and indigenous belief cases
Changing laws, changing attitudes: the place of people with disability in Indonesia
Disability inclusion in Indonesia: the role of Islamic schools and universities in inclusive education reform
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Diversity and its discontents: an overview of minority-majority relations in Indonesia
Minorities in Indonesian history: from ambiguous advantage to cantonisation
Minorities and discrimination in Indonesia: the legal framework
The Constitutional Court and minority rights: analysing the recent homosexual sed and indigenous belief cases
Changing laws, changing attitudes: the place of people with disability in Indonesia
Disability inclusion in Indonesia: the role of Islamic schools and universities in inclusive education reform
Is the recent wave of homophobia in Indonesia unexpected?
Localising queer identities: queer activisms and national belonging in Indonesia
The mobilisation of intolerance and its trajectories: Indonesian Muslims' views of religious minorities and ethnic Chinese
Disputes over places of worship in Indonesia:evaluating the role of the Interreligious Harmony Forum
Anti-Chinese sentiment and the 'return' of the pribumi discourse
Minority and advantage: the story of Sindhis in Indonesia
'Normalising' the Orang Rimba: between mainstreaming, marginalising and respecting indigenous culture
Manipulating minorities and majorities: reflections on 'contentious belonging'
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