SOCIAL INTEGRATION Definition Social integration is adjusting different

SOCIAL INTEGRATION

Definition ■ Social integration is adjusting different elements of society into one. – race, strata, ethnicity, values, norms, language, religion

What is needed for social integration? (p. 110) ■ Members agree that the integration will fulfill their individual needs. ■ There is a consensus (general agreement) among people of the norms and values. ■ The norms and values are not easily changed and exist for a long time.

What affects how long it takes to achieve social integration? (p. 110, 114) ■ Group homogeneity (sameness). High homogeneity quick social integration ■ Group size. Large group Slow social integration – ■ Geographic mobility (people coming and going) (remote/rural areas) – ■ Closed-minded slow social integration Prior (sebelumnya) similarities – ■ High respect among people quick social integration Open-mindedness – ■ No equal rights slow social integration Respect – ■ There is good communication quick social integration Equal rights – ■ High geographic mobility slow social integration Effective communication – ■ Small group quick social integration Many similiarities quick Common enemy: quick social integration

Forms of social integration (p. 111) ■ Normative integration: society integrates because it is a norm and value to do so – Ex: Bhinneka Tunggal Ika – Ex: There is no “I” in “team” ■ Functional integration: society integrates because various people have various strengths that complete each other. – Ex: Bugis are fishermen and Minang are traders – Ex: Use young, good-looking people to model your clothes, and then you, an older businesswoman with a Masters in Sales and Advertising, sell the clothes ■ Coercive integration: society integrates because they are forced to by an authority. – Ex: You must stop protesting and restore peace or the police will put you in jail.

Process of social integration Accomodation (make room for) • Interests Mnemonic: Acc Cooperation Coordination Assimilation • Work together • Feel in control • Attitudes, interests • Toward a common goal (or acculturation) operation Accept the operation and coordinate with the sim! coordinate sim

Types of Social Integration (page 112) Assimilation § The minority has to change to fit into the majority. § The majority is slightly affected. § There is no more majority and minority, they all become one. § The minority’s actions are now exactly like the majority. We cannot see a difference. Acculturation § The minority has to change to fit into the majority § The majority accepts and incorporates (menggabungkan) the minority into the majority’s culture. § The minority keeps their distinct differences. § The differences can still be seen.