Social identity: Unity in Diversity

Five Principles Unity in Diversity is the motto or watchword of Indonesia. The word is derived from Old Javanese language and translates as "Different but one". This sentence is a quotation from an Old Javanese Kakawin namely: kakawin Sutasoma, written by mpu Tantular Majapahit kingdom in the period around the 14th century. This Kakawin special because it teaches tolerance between Hindus Shiva with Buddhists. The words unity in diversity is also found on the emblem of Garuda Bird, Where at the foot of the Garuda Bird grabbed a ribbon that reads Unity in Diversity.

Indonesian society comprises more than 500 tribes with over 250 kinds of local languages, which all are united with the pledge that has become the basic unity of this nation, which contains the oath of youth; one homeland, one nation and one language. Pledge or promise has been pronounced by the entire Indonesian nation with a representative of the youth from various ethnic and class on october 28, 1928, when Indonesia was still under imperialist occupation of the Netherlands. Until the proclamation read out the Pancasila and the Constitution set 45 as the basis for the State.

A multiethnic nation has a variety of problems like any other nation, but the big problem is the difficulty of multiethnic countries to integrate the whole society into one framework is intact and strong unity. With the slogan and the concept of unity in diversity on the basis of the Indonesian people's life then it should be unity and integrity will remain intact and prevent the occurrence of all sorts of conflicts based on class or group interests.

There are several interpretations to make unity in diversity is more grounded in the person of this heterogeneous society, one that is with the social identity model of mutual differentiation Brewer & Gaertner (2003) that apply to every individual in this nation. Mutual differentiation model is a model in which a particular person or group that maintains the identity of origin (ethnicity or region) but at the same time all these groups also have a common goal that unites them all eventually.

This model will bring a double identity that is hierarchical, with the sense that someone will not release the identity of origin and has an identity with a higher value. As an example of someone not forget the origin as the Minang, Batak, China or Java, etc., but it has a collective unity that is preferable as the people of Indonesia. Thus, tribal or regional identity is lower than the values and virtues of national identity, In accordance with the meaning of unity in diversity itself, where the union is a fixed price.

During Ir.Soekarno leadership, he has made efforts to unite the whole nation with the jargon of "Down with Malaysia", "United we irons", "our Japanese Grill", and "our British Picks" which on that occasion, he spread propaganda that every citizen Indonesia has a common enemy namely Malaysia, Japan, America and England. With the Ultimate Goal, the union would become stronger due to the growth of some similarities in community water compatriot. Feelings, spirit and purpose like that that will create a unified heterogeneous society, establish a national social identity that is stronger than the interests of groups, classes and personal.

By recognizing the differences and respecting those differences themselves plus a pledge to maintain the strength of one homeland, one nation and one language is a model of social identity that is very good in this nation. So interwoven cooperation among all groups without mentioning the difference because it has a primary purpose and pride with the unity of the nation.

Tolerance of each category of groups is the key word in the realization of this model, where the tolerance in the context of national life is the attitude of respect for each other, prohibit the existence of discrimination and injustice of the majority against minorities, whether ethnic, culture and religion with the aim to realize with lofty ideals.

Maybe not that easy to "inject" an idea of unity into a society that is heterogeneous and plural, horizontally, vertically, especially Indonesia has at least five layers of society that is, ultra-modern, modern, urban, traditional, and backward society (even in Papua primitive societies still exist, yet dressed). This uneven development is not just a government responsibility as the provider of the country but also a shared responsibility of all Indonesian citizens.

Perhaps with the development of continuous information flow, where the world is experiencing globalization, we as a society of sovereign nations, want to share about all kinds of knowledge and the doctrine of nationality to all our brothers all over the country. Perform movements that are nationalist in order to enhance patriotism to all the spilled blood of Indonesia, or at least starting with ourselves, with the aim to foster develop all sorts of views about the water landed in Indonesia with good and true.

In addition to the nationality issue, the challenges ahead at the future of this nation is facing an era of economic globalization, capitalism, imperialist, orientalist, infiltration of deviant ideas from outside sources, as well as from within the country itself, such as treason, fundamentalist and 'line of heartache' which aims muddy conditions, sparked the conflict and inequality that resulted in actions by the circumstances that lead us away from the track achievement of lofty ideals.

The difference is a gift, where it then we can know each other, complement and colorful life in communication, interaction and relationships, so that our civil society in accordance with what they have aspired together. Nothing is instant in realizing the ideals, all requiring process, hard work and sacrifice. If the present generation it is not fulfilled yet, the legacy of struggle and this spirit is the next generation, so that what we feel could not be tasted sweeter by the next generation of this great nation in the future. (Amarilldo)