Cultural Pluralism and Ethnic Identity Negotiation India and Betawi in Jakarta (Studies in the Phenomenology of Indian Communities in Sunter, North Jakarta)

Abstract

This research, entitled "Cultural Pluralism and Ethnic Identity Negotiation India and Betawi in Jakarta (Studies in the Phenomenology of Indian Communities in Sunter, North Jakarta. The purpose of this research was to know  the form of cultural pluralism that is created on the Indians, who adjoining with the ethnic Betawi in Podomoro Sunter, North Jakarta, to know the identity negotiations ethnic Indians with ethnic Betawi in Sunter Podomoro during intercultural interaction takes place, and to know the meaning of the presence of Indians, who lived among the ethnic Betawi. This research used a qualitative approach with research strategies of phenomenology. Based on the results of this research concluded that this form of cultural pluralism that is created on the Indians, who adjoining with the ethnic Betawi in Sunter is to form the mutual respect, and cultivating tolerance of each other to create an atmosphere that is safe and peaceful environment. Created forms of identity negotiation categorized within the scope of the everyday and the interaction of such activities RT up to the job. Offers done by Indians displayed with stereotypes processing effort through a proactive attitude, thus providing a good understanding in the eyes and open up ethnic Betawi ethnic Indian presence in their midst. The outcome of identity negotiations between the ethnic Indian with ethnic Betawi seen in the field that there is a sense to be understood, feeling valued and respected feelings.

Keywords: Pluralism; negotiating identity; Indians; ethnic Betawi;