The Dynamics of National Identity Among Students in the Entikong Border Region: Decolonization, Rationality, and Kinship Ties

Abstract

The issue of identity has become a hot topic at the Indonesia-Malaysia border, especially amidst the culture of transnationalism. Students in the border region of Indonesia-Malaysia in Entikong, West Kalimantan, Indonesia, face challenges in forming a national identity influenced by decolonization and rationality in choosing citizenship. Kinship ties and ancestral land are the main drivers in their decision-making process. This research employs a qualitative ethnographic approach and has been ongoing for over five years. Initial findings indicate that transnational culture influences students in identifying and formulating their national identity. Civic Education teachers play a crucial role in this process, helping students understand and navigate the dynamics of national identity amidst cross-border cultural influences. This study shows that the formation of national citizenship identity is influenced by rationality, kinship ties, and decolonization. Through in-depth interviews and participatory observation, this research provides profound insights into how students in border areas face challenges and opportunities in shaping national identity and nationalism. The results of this study are expected to contribute to a deeper understanding of identity dynamics in border regions and the role of civic education in the context of transnationalism.



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Dasim Budimansyah, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Indonesia
Jagad Aditya Dewantara, Universitas Tanjungpura, Pontianak, Indonesia

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Conference: BCE2024
Stream: Challenging & Preserving: Culture

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To cite this article:
Budimansyah D., & Dewantara J. (2025) The Dynamics of National Identity Among Students in the Entikong Border Region: Decolonization, Rationality, and Kinship Ties ISSN: 2435-9467 – The Barcelona Conference on Education 2024: Official Conference Proceedings (pp. 559-569) https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2435-9467.2024.48
To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2435-9467.2024.48


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