Gusdurians' Environmental Advocacy, Cultural Politics and Humanity in the Pandemic Era

Sukirman Sukirman,Muhammad Abdullah,T.R Soeprobowati,T Triadi Putranto,B Warsito

doi:10.1051/e3sconf/202131701047

Abstract

The younger generation in the Gusdurian network believed from generation to generation that Gus Dur's ideology was suitable to be applied to conditions in Indonesia which were intolerant of cultural and religious diversity as well as the social environment. The manifestation of this ideology is preserved through discussion forums, peaceful actions, books, caring actions, and criticism of the sovereign government. This article will describe to what extent the role of the Gusdurian community in carrying out social care actions during the pandemic. This research uses cultural theory. The writing method used is descriptive qualitative with literature studies related to culture, humanity, and other research about Gusdurian. The results of this study indicate that during a pandemic, the strength of the community is an important factor in strengthening the mentality of the community in dealing with disaster. The Gusdurian network that is spread throughout Indonesia has the power to raise aid and at the same time distribute it to various regions. This has become strategic as a social care moral movement to deal with disasters.

Highlights

Gusdurian Network is a synergy arena for Gusdurian in cultural and nonpractical political space
Gusdurian network focuses on the synergy of nonpractical political work on several dimensions occupied by Gus Dur, consisting of 4 big dimensions: Islam and faith, culture, nation, and humanity [1]
Some local community was formed, but most of it connected by forum and work dialogue

Summary

Introduction

Gusdurian Network is a synergy arena for Gusdurian in cultural and nonpractical political space. The network consists of individuals, communities/local forums, and organizations are inspired by Gus Dur’s values, thoughts, and struggles. Because it is in the form of a working network, it does not need formal membership. Gusdurian network focuses on the synergy of nonpractical political work on several dimensions occupied by Gus Dur, consisting of 4 big dimensions: Islam and faith, culture, nation, and humanity [1]. The core of Gusdurian Network lies in Gus Dur’s value, thoughts, and struggle that still conserved and guards Indonesia’s nationality movement; through the synergy of his followers’ work, based on Gus Dur’s nine values: a unity of God, humanity, justice, equality, liberation, brotherhood, simplicity, chivalrous stance, and traditional wisdom. Gusdurian’s young generation drove the rise of the local Gusdurian community (the 2000s), excited to gather, study and exemplify Gus Dur’s values. The update of this research is about Gusdurian community participation and power in times of pandemic by using a cultural approach

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