People and Culture: Human and Cultural History, Human in Diversity of Cultures and Civilizations, Human and Source of Living

Abstract

Diversity in a pluralistic society is something natural that must be seen as natural. This can be analogous to the human finger which consists of five different fingers, but all of them have their own function and purpose, so that if they are all put together they will be able to carry out tasks no matter how difficult they are. To realize this, Bhinneka Tunggal Ika has a very important role. The development of multiculturalism absolutely must be formed and embedded in a pluralistic society. In this case, as educators, both parents and teachers, we must understand that children have the potential to develop and want to become their own individuals. In their development, children will receive influences from outside, whether intentional or unintentional, but children will distance themselves from these influences. He will choose it himself. He will process this influence personally, so that what he receives will be part of himself so that the child becomes an individual who is different and not the same as others. If this is not instilled in a pluralistic society, pluralism will not lead to division and conflict. Indonesia as a multicultural nation must develop this multicultural insight in all forms of life that breathe the values of diversity. Building a multicultural Indonesian society must begin with the belief that united we have greater strength.