Etnopolitik
Definition & Context
Noun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
A branch of study examining the relationship between “ethnic” identity and “political” power, encompassing how tribal or racial groups influence state policy, power struggles, and governance dynamics. In plain terms, it is the study of how ethnicity shapes and is shaped by affairs of the state.
Synonyms & Variants
geopolitik etnis
Refers to the geographical and power dimensions in the context of relations between ethnic groups, often on a broader or international scale.
politik identitas etnis
Emphasizes the identity aspect as the main driver in political dynamics involving ethnic groups.
politik kesukuan
A more general and descriptive term for political phenomena centered on ethnic or tribal identity.
politik primordial
A term sometimes used to refer to politics based on primordial ties such as ethnicity, religion, or region, often with negative connotations related to exclusivity or conflict.
studi etnisitas dan kekuasaan
A straightforward and explicit description of the same field of study, used to explain 'ethnopolitics' in an academic or formal context.
politik etnis
A more general and descriptive term for the same concept, often used in a slightly less formal context than the more academic 'etnopolitik'.
politik identitas
Although it has a broader scope (not only ethnic), in many contexts, 'identity politics' can be used interchangeably or as an umbrella term for 'ethnopolitics', especially in public discourse.
politik suku
A more casual term often used in daily conversation or non-academic media to refer to political dynamics based on ethnic groups.
Usage Notes or Etymology
The word etnopolitik is a compound formed from two elements: etno-, derived from the Greek ethnos (meaning 'nation' or 'ethnic group'), and politik, rooted in the Greek politika (meaning 'affairs of the state'). As an academic discipline, ethnopolitics expanded significantly in the 20th century, particularly after World War II, alongside rising ethnic identity consciousness in the context of decolonization and the formation of new nation-states. In Indonesia, this field of study is especially pertinent given the country's diversity of over 1,300 ethnic groups, which frequently shape both local and national power dynamics.
Real-world Usage
Analisis etnopolitik penting untuk memahami dinamika pemilihan kepala daerah di wilayah multikultural.
English Translation
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