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Tangerang Regency is an area with many industrial, commercial and residential sectors. So that many migrants are looking for work and this results in many ethnic groups entering one area. Thus, inter-ethnic marriages have become commonplace because they are a natural process that occurs in multi-ethnic societies, especially marriages between Javanese and Sundanese ethnic groups. Developing perceptions and stereotypes have become obstacles that have an impact on harmony in inter-ethnic marriages. Various obstacles arise because each ethnic group has a different background, culture and beliefs. The aim of this research is to analyze the process of intercultural communication in inter-ethnic marriages, namely Javanese and Sundanese. The method used in this research is a qualitative descriptive research method with a case study approach, with a constructivist paradigm with the subject being 3 Javanese and Sundanese husband and wife tennis couples. The results of the research show that in the Optimistic Phase, couples still feel happy with their partner's cultural differences. They still don't know their partner's culture and experience difficulties at the beginning of their marriage. In the Culture Shock Phase, couples begin to be shocked and confused by their partner's culture, so they experience cutlure shock. In the Recovery phase, they begin to introduce each other to their respective cultures. In the adjustment phase, couples are starting to get used to and adapt and understand their partner's culture.

In the midst of a complex and diverse society, this article explores the role of religious figures in shaping a harmonious religious life. It focuses on their contributions to fostering tolerance, dispelling religious stereotypes, and promoting mutual understanding. Challenges involve the complexity of belief diversity, including a lack of understanding and differences in the interpretation of religious values. However, amid these challenges, there are opportunities to build a stronger foundation of diversity. The method employed is the exploration of books and journals as primary references. The main results indicate that religious figures play roles as spiritual leaders, conflict mediators, and advocates of moral values. Challenges are addressed through dialogue, understanding, and collaboration among religious communities. Strategies and initiatives of religious figures involve concrete steps such as organizing dialogues and social activities. Interreligious collaboration is described as a collective effort for tolerance and cooperation. Case studies illustrate how religious figures can create harmony through dialogue, mediation, and inclusion. This article supports the understanding of the role of religious figures in shaping a harmonious and inclusive religious life.

This examines the theme of woman domination in Taylor Jenkins Reid's novel, "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo." Employing feminist literary analysis, the study explores the depiction of female characters' reactions to oppression, clearing light on their ability to make choices, challenge stereotypes, and maintain their autonomy in a patriarchal society. The research utilizes qualitative content analysis, concentrating on the portrayal of each husband in Evelyn's life and how she guides societal expectations. The findings reveal examples of resistance, self-awareness, and unconventional choices made by Evelyn Hugo in her goal of personal freedom and happiness..

In the 1930s, African-American male athletes faced segregation and discrimination due to their skin color. Modern biographical films now offer a more accurate representation of their struggles and achievements. This research examines how the movie “Race” (2016) portrays Jesse Owens, a male African-American athlete from the 1930s, and its implications for present-day US race relations. Through qualitative analysis using Narrative and Non-Narrative methods, we apply Stephen Greenblatt’s New Historicism to explore the movie's depiction of Owens. By comparing the film to historical records, we find that "Race" neglects to show Owens’ dedication to sports, education, work, and the significant influence of his Irish first coach. These omissions are connected to the continued exclusion of African-Americans in contemporary American society. This study reaffirms the persistence of white supremacy beliefs and stereotypes surrounding African-American athletes, portraying them as solely focused on sports. The portrayal of Jesse Owens in the movie mirrors the current experiences of African-American male athletes, who still grapple with stereotypes and racial discrimination, even in the aftermath of President Obama’s tenure.

This study aims to describe the forms of discrimination experienced by female characters based on Marginalization, Stereotypes, Subordination, Violence, and Overload. This research discusses in more detail the prohibition of discriminating against women in any form. The data in this study are in the form of sentences and words which are included in the form of discrimination against women. The source of the data in this study is the reading of the novel Silariang by Oka Aurora. The data in the study were collected using reading techniques, listening techniques, and note-taking techniques. The results of this study indicate that there is an act of discrimination against female characters in the silariang novel by Oka Aurora which is studied based on the theory of Apriandra, Sarah and Krisnan Hetti 2021 and then there are elements of acts of discrimination, namely: Marginalization does not give the right to express opinions and does not have the right to vote life partner, stereotypes, subordination, violence such as sexual violence due to arranged marriages and excessive burdens. The results of this study can be concluded that it is not only social status that causes discrimination but with the existence of culture and customs that must be inherited, guarded and firmly held by the parents of female figures, discrimination occurs so that actions against adat with silariang become the only way to break through solid walls of nobility, but in the end the blue blood becomes red blood too.    

    This study seeks to provide argumentative information regarding the reality of obstacles, challenges, strategies, and efforts in shaping the character of bureaucrats who have good morals, as well as to rationalize the importance of using technology, information, and communication in public services. This research was carried out through a qualitative approach with literature study methods, data analysis, namely, reduction, display, and verification or conclusion. The results of the research are: 1) dynamic and complex obstacles and challenges, leading to the reality of bureaucratic competence, mental distortion of serving , the Industrial Revolution 4.0, as well as legal certainty, 2) strategies and efforts in shaping the character of moral, capable bureaucrats through education and training, increasing technology literacy, supervision programs, and policies on welfare, 3) in the modern era, the bureaucracy needs to optimize technological progress , information and communication, to be effective and efficient, to be agile and professional. So that the formation of bureaucrats with character is an alternative solution in overcoming the stigma and stereotypes about the world of bureaucracy which is seen as rigid, conventional, procedural and pragmatic, so that it turns into world-class governance and public services.

This research discusses about the problem of resistance to gender injustice in Dian Purnomo's novel Perempuan yang Menangis kepada Bulan Hitam (PMBH). This study aims to describe and interpret the forms of resistance of women who experience gender injustice and to understand the forms of gender injustice experienced by these female characters. The method used in this study is descriptive qualitative by utilizing feminist literary criticism theory. Data sources are obtained from the entire contents or chapters of the PMBH novel. Data collection techniques using reading and note techniques. The data validity technique of this research is triangulation. The steps in analyzing are: 1) reading the PMBH novel; 2) determine the research focus; 3) marking important parts; 4) sorting data; 5) describe forms of gender inequality and forms of women's resistance; and 6) make conclusions. The results of the analysis show that the forms of gender injustice experienced by the character Magi Diela as the main character and other female characters as subordinate figures are in the form of marginalization, stereotypes, violence, workload, and subordination. The forms of resistance carried out by the character Magi Diela as the main character and other female subordinate figures are in the form of 1) actions and 2) thoughts.    

This paper aims to answer the question whether the representations of a number of characters in the animated series Adit dan Sopo Jarwo contain ethnic stereotypes that exist in society. Adit dan Sopo Jarwo animated series depicts a neighborhood in the city of Jakarta by lifting the stories of the daily lives of Indonesian citizens. In it there are many characters with various ethnic backgrounds in Indonesia. Through semiotic analysis, it was revealed that two characters, named Babah Chang and Pak Anas, although in characters are outside the prevailing stereotypes, visually and verbally they still use stereotypes according to the ethnic origin of the two characters.

People with mental disorders often experience a greater stigma than the surrounding community, stigma will further worsen the condition of mental patients, for example, sufferers find it difficult to interact socially with society and even cause suicide. The purpose of this study was to determine the stigma of the community towards people with mental disorders in the West Limboto Health Center Work Area. The research design used qualitative with a phenomenological study approach, the research participants were people in the West Limboto Puskesmas Working Area with 6 people who met the sample criteria and 1 health worker as the person in charge of the psychiatric section at the Puskesmas. The findings obtained there is a stigma of society in the form of stereotypes of the causes of mental disorders (stress, disappointment and desires that are not achieved) and people with mental disorders are considered dangerous, a form of stigma labeling, namely people with mental disorders are nicknamed lunatics to distinguish them from people around them and as someone who is dangerous, while the stigma form of discrimination, namely people with mental disorders are avoided, run, expelled and allow shackling actions. It can be concluded that community stigma in the form of streotypes, labels and discrimination still shows a bad stigma against people with mental disorders.  

Inclusive Education, Changing the Future for All Children Inclusive education is an approach in education that prioritizes the principles of equality and opportunity for all children, including those with special needs. This article discusses the concept of inclusive education, its goals, benefits, and challenges and opportunities in its implementation. Inclusive education involves the integration of children with special needs into regular educational settings, where they can learn together with their peers. It aims to create an inclusive environment, supporting the development and learning of children with special needs. This article describes the basic principles of inclusive education, including equal access, active participation, individual support, and collaboration. We also explain the benefits of inclusive education, such as increasing social skills, independence, and academic understanding for children with special needs, as well as benefits for children without special needs in developing empathy and understanding of diversity. However, the implementation of inclusive education is not easy. This article identifies some of the challenges faced in inclusive education, such as a lack of resources, a curriculum that is not fully inclusive, and a lack of knowledge and skills for teachers in dealing with the special needs of children. In addition, social stigma and stereotypes are also obstacles in creating an inclusive environment. This article also discusses the efforts that have been made to overcome these challenges. In many countries, governments have adopted inclusion policies that promote access and support for children with special needs. Educational institutions also play a role in creating an inclusive environment, such as providing friendly facilities for all children and training teachers in an inclusive approach. In addition, this article emphasizes the important role of parents in supporting inclusive education. Parents should become advocates for their children, collaborate with teachers and school staff and be actively involved in educational activities. With the support and cooperation of all stakeholders, inclusive education can become a reality that changes the future for all children. In conclusion, inclusive education is an important approach in creating a more inclusive and equitable future for all children. Although there are still many challenges that need to be overcome, through the commitment and cooperation of all parties, we can create an educational environment that welcomes and supports all children. With inclusive education, we open the door to equal opportunities for all children, regardless of background or special needs they.

A This study discusses society's stereotypes about the ability of the blind.The stereotypes in question are general views and negative prejudices against the abilities and independence of the blind, so as to reduce their chances of being prioritized for facilities and not getting the opportunity to be empowered.The purpose of this study is to understand the factors that influence stereotypes about the ability of the blind and provide recommendations to reduce these stereotypes.The research method used is an online survey of respondents who are members of the general public from various backgrounds.The results of this study indicate that society's stereotypes regarding the ability of the blind are still very strong and are driven by internal and external factors of the blind themselves, such as social factors, lack of public knowledge about the ability of the blind, as well as self - faith that arises from the blind themselves.Not surprisingly, there are still many who think that blind people are less powerful when compared to sighted people.Therefore, efforts need to increase public awareness and knowledge about the abilities of the blind and eliminate existing stereotypes.

In the context of the modern church, the leadership role of Christian women has become an increasingly important and complex issue. Despite increasing awareness of the importance of gender equality, there are still challenges and obstacles that hinder the advancement of Christian women in ecclesiastical leadership roles. This article aims to explore the influences and challenges faced by Christian women in ecclesiastical leadership and find solutions to promote their role in the modern church. Therefore, in this study the authors used a qualitative approach by applying a literature review and reflective analysis. A literature review was conducted to gather relevant literature on Christian women's leadership in the modern church, including scholarly articles, books, ecclesiastical journals, and theological sources. Reflective analysis was then carried out to deeply understand the influence that Christian women have on ecclesiastical leadership as well as to identify the challenges they face in the context of the modern church. Based on the literature review and reflective analysis conducted, this article reveals that Christian women have a significant influence in ecclesiastical leadership, including in ecclesiastical decision-making, public service, teaching, and spiritual guidance. However, they also face challenges such as restricted traditional roles, different interpretations of the Bible, gender stereotypes, lack of necessary support and training, and cultural conservatism. Therefore, this article concludes the need to recognize and promote the role of Christian women in ecclesiastical leadership by creating an inclusive environment, providing adequate training, overcoming cultural barriers, and promoting gender equality in the modern church.