Our second keynote speaker for this year's conference is Prof. Wening Udasmoro from Universitas Gadjah Mada, who will share empowering stories from research on the topic of "Redefining the Non-Violent Masculinity: A Study of Youth-led Peace Preservation in Ambon."
Abstract: The conflict that took place in Ambon in 1999, subsequent to the fall of the New Order government, was resolved in 2002 with the signing of the Malino Agreement. Despite this, there are concerns about the potential for conflict arising from religious and ethnic tensions among members of the Ambonese community. In an effort to maintain a peaceful environment, various segments of society have initiated measures to promote peace. One such segment comprises the Ambonese youth who employ literature and the arts as tools for promoting peace-building activities in their daily lives. This presentation aims to investigate the dynamics of peace-building mechanisms in literature and the arts practiced by Ambonese youth in the post-conflict period. The study focuses on hegemonic masculinity as a concept that has been redefined in practice in certain communities. The presentation will highlight the shift from hegemonic masculinity associated with violent practices to non-violent hegemonic masculinity. Additionally, the presentation will provide examples of the dynamics of peace preservation efforts by Ambonese youth from the early post-conflict period to the present day, 20 years later.
With a wealth of experience and a passion for making a difference, she will leave you inspired and ready to conquer new frontiers in your own scholarly engagements. Be prepared to be captivated by this and over 300+ presentations on a diverse array of topics in Indonesian Studies.