Building Social Cohesion and Identity Against Radicalization and Terrorism

Abstract

The aim of this research is to build the social cohesion and identity against radicalization and terrorism activities in the multicultural society of Kampung Pondok in Padang City. The subject of this study was the entire of youth society at kampung pondok as much as 250 people were divided into 100 young female and 150 young male. Data of this research collected by using the open ended interview form, observation and focus group discussion. The Analysis data of this research used explorative analysis. Research findings reported that there are many ways in building social cohesion and identity against radicalization and terrorism those are involving all youth into positive local custom activities and build a trust framework, equal citizenship, and inclusion. The good manner for youth can be conducted  by 1) reconstructing the deradicalization strategy to counter terrorism trough a civic education service, 2) outreaching youth by understanding Islamic teaching well and respecting other religious norms in the regional community of multicultural, eroding the bonds of trust and goodwill among multicultural society in Kampung Pondok.

Key words: Social Cohesion, Identity, Radicalization, Terrorism