The dynamics of multicultural values of Banuroja community in building social integration a socio-cultural ethnographic study in Gorontalo

ABSTRACT

This research is prompted by the researchers’ concern with the problems of this nation that seem to have no end, as can be seen in the various social conflicts related to ethnicity, religion, and race, due to intolerance to the diversity of society. Therefore, it is important to build social integration in this multicultural society through the preservation of cultural values, as has been practiced by the community of Banuroja. This research aims to describe the dynamics of the multicultural values of Banuroja people in building social integration in their community. The research approach is qualitative by using ethnographic study method. The results illustrate that the dynamics of the multicultural values of Banuroja community can build social integration in society in terms of: 1) Emphasizing the identity of cultural diversity; 2) Accepting and understanding the cultural diversity; and 3) Applying the principles in a multicultural social life, e.g., sensitivity and equality.

KEYWORDS:

• Multicultural values
• Banuroja
• social integration

Acknowledgments

The researchers would like to thank the Banuroja Village Government for facilitating the research, and community leaders, religious leaders, ethnic figures, and youth leaders who have been willing to share information, knowledge, and experiences about Banuroja culture, and the local government of Pohuwato Regency which has provided moral support in the form of research recommendations.