Discrimination, Racism, and Individual Differences in Educational Institutions Challenges in Implementing Inclusive Education in Indonesia
Introduction • Definition of discrimination and racism in education • Overview of Law No. 20 of 2003 on the National Education System • The importance of inclusive education
Current Challenges in Inclusivity • Lack of inclusivity in Indonesian schools • Discrimination based on ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic background • Ongoing cases of unfair treatment in schools
Real-Life Cases • 2020: Teacher influencing OSIS election based on religion (CNN Indonesia) • 2022: Racist remarks against Papuan students (Suryo) • 2024: Discrimination in PKL trial due to inability to pay fees (Bogor Online) • 2024: Discrimination in PPDB in Riau based on parent’s profession (DetikNews)
Root Causes of Discrimination • Lack of teacher awareness and understanding • Limited knowledge of inclusive education • Stigma and stereotypes
Importance of Collaboration • Government, teachers, and institutions must work together • Building an inclusive, fair, and non-discriminatory educational environment