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Radicalism in Indonesia in the Perspective of Merton’s Strain Theory

Authors
Sri Wahyuni Tanshzil1, *, Karim Suryadi1, Kokom Komalasari1, Leni Anggraeni1
1Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung, Indonesia
*Corresponding author. Email: sriwahyunitanshzil@upi.edu
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Sri Wahyuni Tanshzil
Available Online 28 August 2023.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-096-1_98How to use a DOI?
Keywords
radicalism; terrorism; social strain; violent behavior
Abstract

This study aims to analyze the radicalization process of radical-terrorism groups in Indonesia using the perspective of Merton’s social strain theory as an interpretive factor. The research data is processed with several prescribed procedures, including the process of compulsion, analysis, and conclusions from various relevant reputable national and international journals and online news portals related to the phenomenon of radicalism in Indonesia. The results showed that radical-terrorism in individuals is formed because they experience social strain and feel frustrated and hopeless, which in turn they look for alternative ways to achieve their goals by means of violence. Hizb ut-Tahrir Indonesia (HTI) is one of the radical groups fighting for the caliphate system in the Indonesian state, using non-violent methods in achieving their goals. In the perspective of Merton’s theory this occurs because individual behavior patterns experience a mismatch between goals and means. The process of radicalism according to Merton’s theory occurs at stages of innovation, ritualism, withdrawal, and rebellion. While in the conformity stage, individuals play the role of people who still follow the norms that apply in society. At the stage of innovation and rebellion showed a more extreme form of deviation in Merton’s theory.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 4th Annual Civic Education Conference (ACEC 2022)
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Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
28 August 2023
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10.2991/978-2-38476-096-1_98
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2352-5398
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© 2023 The Author(s)
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