IDENTITY NEGOTIATION OF MADURESE AND TONGHOA TRADERS IN KEMBANG JEPUN, SURABAYA
Maria Endi A., & Finsensius Yuli P.

Widya Mandala Catholic University Surabaya

Abstract

This article discusses the negotiation of ethnic identity between Madurese and Chinese traders in Kembang Jepun Surabaya. Based on the 10 assumptions of identity negotiation, it can be explained that differences in cultural backgrounds form different individuals. Interestingly, Chinese traders and Madurese traders in the Kembang Jepun area had mingled with other ethnic communities in Surabaya, and did not look at religious or ethnic differences. Residents in the Kembang Jepun area have mingled with each other without distinction. So, it is interesting to explain how the identity negotiation process took place between them. By using case study methods, researchers exploratively develop and interpret developing phenomena in the form of qualitative data. As a result of the findings, an analysis of the negotiation of ethnic identities is divided into 3 sub-sections: negotiating ethnic Madurese ethnic identity and Chinese ethnic identity, ethnic identity in Kembang Jepun Surabaya and harmonious relations in diversity in Kembang Jepun Surabaya. The result, a feeling of being understood, a feeling of respect and a feeling of being accepted for the value of the difference are key in the process of negotiating identity.

Keywords: Ethnic Identity Negotiation, Ethnic Madurese Traders and Ethnic Chinese Traders in Kembang Jepun Surabaya

Topic: Communication Studies