Research Article
Understanding the Social Distance of Diponegoro University Students toward Disability Group
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.21-10-2019.2294400, author={Lintang Ratri Rahmiaji and Hapsari Dwiningtyas Sulistyani and Turnomo Rahardjo}, title={Understanding the Social Distance of Diponegoro University Students toward Disability Group}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Indonesian Social and Political Enquiries, ICISPE 2019, 21-22 October 2019, Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ICISPE}, year={2020}, month={4}, keywords={social distance minority groups disabled groups social science paradigm}, doi={10.4108/eai.21-10-2019.2294400} }- Lintang Ratri Rahmiaji
Hapsari Dwiningtyas Sulistyani
Turnomo Rahardjo
Year: 2020
Understanding the Social Distance of Diponegoro University Students toward Disability Group
ICISPE
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.21-10-2019.2294400
Abstract
This research is a quantitative survey study conducted to measure social distance (tolerance level) of students towards minority groups, especially disability groups. The strategy of eliciting attitudes and behaviors of tolerance must of course be based on an understanding of the social distance that exists between students and minority groups. The population of this research is all Undip students who are still active in 2019. The conclusion that can be conveyed in this study is that most students from the 12 faculties don’t have social distance towards disability groups. Social distance strengthens when contextual mental limitations are focused, especially on activities and studying at Undip. Overall, in terms of the faculties at Undip, the least distant to groups with disabilities both physically and mentally is the Faculty of Engineering, while the one with the highest social distance is the Vocational School. The reason is Undip's lack of readiness in providing appropriate learning facilities for disability groups, besides that students feel afraid of being mistaken in facing disability groups. This research shows the potential for conflict and resistance from Undip students towards the minority groups around them.