Community-Based Education of Pluralism and Multiculturalism (A Study of Social Construction on the Meaning of Harmony for the People of Balun-Lamongan, East Java)

Abstract

This study addressed the issue of education of pluralism and multiculturalism with focuses on the harmonious community of Balun, Lamongan of East Java, as a social reality constructed through community-based education, as well as on how to understand the behavior of various elements of the community in providing a sense of harmony. The harmonious community of Balun is a plural community with three communities of different religions and cultures, but conflict and violence are almost unheard among them since every individual feels safe, comfortable, and free to do social activities based on their interests, talents, needs and abilities.

Keywords: Pluralism and multiculturalism, social construction, community-based education, social harmony, Balun-Lamongan.