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Vol 11 No 2 (2023): PCD Journal Vol. 11 No. 2 2023

Resisting the Stigma of Being Papuan

Comprehending the Roles of Identity, Social Contribution, and Popular Culture Through Papuan Youth Organization in Yogyakarta
https://doi.org/10.22146/pcd.v11i2.10191
Alfath Bagus Panuntun El Nur Indonesia
alfath.bagus.p@mail.ugm.ac.id
Department of Politics and Government, Gadjah Mada University
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6507-2994
Gilang Ramadhan
Department of Politics and Government, Gadjah Mada University

Corresponding Author(s) : Alfath Bagus Panuntun El Nur Indonesia

alfath.bagus.p@mail.ugm.ac.id

PCD Journal, Vol 11 No 2 (2023): PCD Journal Vol. 11 No. 2 2023

Abstract

This article shows the stigmatization of Papuan youth in the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY). The Papuan youth in this research is represented by a youth organization called The Mappi and Puncak Griya Sekar Aji Family Association (Ikatan Keluarga Mappi dan Puncak Griya Sekar Aji - IKMP GSA), which has made extensive efforts to create a unique identity of the indigenous people of Papua or Orang Asli Papua (OAPs) through various initiatives, such as social contributions and participation in popular culture. This study’s extensive ethnographic data over four years revealed that OAPs gradually deconstruct the prevailing negative stereotypes attached to Papuan students in DIY. The success could be attributed to OAPs’ collective efforts in establishing and running IKMP GSA. The members also exhibit a high level of self-awareness and actively participate in social activities and mainstream cultural elements in their daily lives. The results provide empirical evidence of effective, repeatable strategies to help improve Papuan students’ social lives across Indonesia.

Keywords

Stigmatization Papuan Youth Organisation Identity Social Contribution
Indonesia, A. B. P. E. N., & Ramadhan, G. (2024). Resisting the Stigma of Being Papuan. PCD Journal, 11(2), 255-286. https://doi.org/10.22146/pcd.v11i2.10191
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Author Biography

Alfath Bagus Panuntun El Nur Indonesia, Department of Politics and Government, Gadjah Mada University

Alfath Bagus Panuntun El Nur Indonesia holds a Bachelor of Politics and Government from Universitas Gadjah Mada (Indonesia) and a master's degree in Social Policy from the University of York (United Kingdom). He is currently a Departmental Lecturer in Politics and Government at Universitas Gadjah Mada.

Alfath’s research focuses on how education (both formal and non-formal) has addressed social mobility for Papua Indigenous People. His research interests are relatively wide, including democracy and citizenship; education and social mobility; governance and development; local politics and decentralization; extra-parliamentary politics; and Papuan Issues. He has also published in matters related to the research interest above journals, books, mass media, etc.

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