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March 21, 2026The International Journal of Literary Humanities

The Paradox of Balinese Multiculturalism in Contemporary Indonesian Short Stories

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SMSujaya I MadeUniversitas PGRI Mahadewa IndonesiaNANengah ArnawaUniversitas PGRI Mahadewa IndonesiaSSSidi Artajaya SidiUniversitas PGRI Mahadewa Indonesia

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Implication

This examination reveals the complexities of multicultural identity in contemporary Indonesian narratives, highlighting cultural tensions.

Key Points

  • The study explores the representation of Balinese multiculturalism in contemporary short stories and its implications on identity.
  • Analyzed two Indonesian short stories: 'Paradoks' and 'Orang Jawa di Desa Kami'.
  • Utilized Stuart Hall's theory of representation and Homi K. Bhabha's theory of hybridity.
  • Employed a qualitative-interpretive approach for analysis.
  • 'Paradoks' portrays Javanese migrants transforming their identities in Denpasar.
  • Balinese individuals express anxiety about changes in their multicultural environment.
  • 'The Javanese in Our Village' presents Balinese multiculturalism as both a paradox and an irony through local customs.

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Made et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69be37dd6e48c4981c677d32https://doi.org/10.18848/2327-7912/cgp/a367
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