The Role of Multicultural Education in Countering Radicalism in Indonesia

A plurality of cultures (multi-cultures) is the reality of the Indonesian nation that must approach wisely. The basic nature of chemistry is the potential for integrative and disintegrative potential. The study is an attempt to analyze two of the many issues of multiculturalism - religion and ethnicity and its relation to radicalism. Some cases of conflict in Indonesia, as in some other countries, suggest that religious diversity and ethnic diversity have a potential for disintegrative action and often occur in radical action. Based on the above issues, the study is at identifying a problem of radicalism against exclusive religious affiliation and ethnic sentiment. Religion is understood by its members as a single truth and is a standard for assessing the religion of others. Both of these factors were the starting point for radicalism in Indonesia and some other countries. In the study, researchers use literature study methods by examining the scientific references of books, journals, and related documents. The results suggest that radicalism starts with an exclusive understanding of religious teachings and ethnic sentiments (ethicists) that form radical attitudes and actions. Because of its properties, radicalism is preventable, one is by building against radicalism narratives through multicultural education. The results suggest that radicalism starts with an exclusive understanding of religious teachings and ethnic sentiments (ethicists) that form radical attitudes and actions. Because of its properties, radicalism is preventable, one is by building against radicalism narratives through multicultural education. The results suggest that radicalism starts with an exclusive understanding of religious teachings and ethnic sentiments (ethicists) that form radical attitudes and actions. Because of its properties, radicalism is preventable, one is by building against radicalism narratives through multicultural education