Reflections on Diversity: Representations of Multicultural Education in Indonesian Language Learning Textbooks for Senior High School Students

Multiculturalism in education refers to the recognition and appreciation of cultural, religious, linguistic, and social identity diversity. However, its implementation often faces challenges, such as ethnocentric attitudes, social disintegration, and social discrimination. Indonesian language textbooks used in high schools serve as a key resource for students to foster awareness of diversity and intercultural tolerance. This study aims to explain and describe the aspects of multicultural education in Indonesian language textbooks for high schools. The research employs a qualitative descriptive approach with content analysis methods. The data sources consist of three Indonesian language textbooks for Grade 10 high school students and supporting literature related to multicultural education. The analysis of multicultural education aspects refers to five dimensions [1]. Data validity is ensured through triangulation, verification, and peer debriefing methods. The data analysis technique utilizes an interactive method, and conclusions are drawn based on the themes explored and examined. The findings reveal that the textbooks have not yet fully accommodated and integrated the dimensions of multicultural education comprehensively.