Anti-Chinese Sentiment : The Ghost of the Past Haunts Indonesia Again.docx (original) (raw)
This paper is about the present situation of the Indonesian society with regards to the intensification of anti-Chinese sentiment in the state, and identification of preeminent factors that triggered its recurrence. The topic is chosen in relevance to the latest election held in Indonesia which resulted to issues. The failure of the Chinese descent in the re-election escalated reports of possible return of acrimony between Indonesians and Chinese people. Different articles are spreading that history is now starting to repeat as situations targeting the fall of Chinese people are gradually happening. The purpose of the study is to scrutinize the underlying reasons of the renowned negative sentiment apropos Chinese people as a feasible threat to the progress of the Indonesian society. This study included an exploration on the historical development of the situation to interpret the actions of every actor involved. This research examines the effects of anti-Chinese sentiment in social, economic and political operations of Indonesia and how it modified the perspectives and judgment of the Indonesian people with respect to security matters. This research suggests that exercising prudence and acumen could be a viable solution to the unending resentment in the society, to pursue a more progressive and peaceful nation.
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