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Multicultural Education as a Unifying Force for Values of Unity, Cohesion and National Identity in the Global Era in Indonesia

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DOI: 10.18535/ijsrm/v13i09.sh02· Pages: 2432-2443· Vol. 13, No. 09, (2025)· Published: September 4, 2025
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Abstract

Multicultural education plays a crucial role in strengthening unity and cohesion in Indonesia, a country renowned for its ethnic, religious, and cultural diversity. In the era of globalization, the challenges faced by the Indonesian nation have become increasingly complex, particularly in preserving national integrity and identity. This article explores how multicultural education can serve as a unifying force for the values of unity, cohesion, and nationalism. Through an integrative and holistic approach, multicultural education aims not only to enhance understanding and appreciation of diversity but also to foster attitudes of tolerance, respect for differences, and rejection of all forms of discrimination. The effective implementation of multicultural education in Indonesian schools is expected to act as a bulwark against the negative influences of globalization, such as radicalization and intolerance, while promoting social harmony. Thus, multicultural education becomes a key element in maintaining the stability and integrity of the Indonesian nation amidst the ever-evolving global dynamics.

Keywords

Multicultural EducationUnityCohesionGlobalization in Indonesia

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