Journal of Asian Multicultural Research for Social Sciences Study

Examining the struggle for a more inclusive identity and the early advocacy of multiculturalism in Canada

2025-09-30T13:41:58+07:00

The paper focuses on the struggle for equal recognition within Canadian identity by non-charter citizens. These groups, by rejecting the idea of Canada as solely bilingual and bicultural, successfully challenged government efforts to replace Anglo-conformity with a bicultural model. As a compromise, Canada adopted the notion of "multiculturalism within a bilingual framework.” This approach helped promote a more inclusive national identity and contributed to the creation of a peaceful, tolerant, and unified society. For many ethnic communities, particularly visible minorities, it marked progress in removing barriers to full integration. The inclusive environment also supported advances in LGBTQ and Indigenous rights, including acknowledgment of the historical injustices faced by First Nations peoples. As a result, Canada has adopted an innovative approach to inclusivity by creating a new national identity that embraces both diversity and bilingualism.

The Role of the Gorontalo City DPRD in Supervising Infrastructure Development: A Comparative Study of Development Results and Targets

2025-11-03T11:06:37+07:00

Indonesia’s rapid development, especially in the implementation of democratic governance, has led to the strengthening of regional autonomy, which allows regions to manage their own government affairs. This autonomy is crucial for local development, particularly in infrastructure. The role of the Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD) is critical in overseeing infrastructure projects to ensure they align with set targets and standards. This study employs a qualitative approach to explore the oversight function of the Gorontalo City DPRD, specifically Commission C, in infrastructure development. Data collection involved interviews, field visits, and document analysis, focusing on the oversight activities of Commission C regarding infrastructure projects funded by the National Economic Recovery (PEN) program. The findings reveal that although Commission C performs oversight through hearings and field visits, the comparison between actual results and planned targets is not optimal. There is a significant gap between the established standards and the reality on the ground, which hampers the sustainability of infrastructure projects. Public pressure has emerged as a crucial factor in ensuring the completion of delayed projects. The oversight function of Commission C in Gorontalo City, while present, needs to be enhanced to ensure better alignment between project outcomes and standards. Active and continuous engagement, particularly in addressing community concerns, is essential for improving the effectiveness of DPRD's oversight role in infrastructure development

From Subjugation to Subversion: Power and Resistance in Leo the African

2025-11-05T14:36:12+07:00

This article explores the themes of power and resistance in postcolonial novels set in Islamic Spain, focusing on the historical and cultural dynamics between Muslims in Al-Andalus and Spaniards. The analysis is grounded in critical discourse theory, particularly Foucauldian perspectives on power, knowledge, and resistance. The study investigates how Moorish identity, shaped by hybridity and fluidity, challenges binary oppositions and Orientalist portrayals. The protagonist of Leo the African, Hassan al-Wazzan, serves as a key example of how cultural power structures are navigated and contested, both in Islamic and Christian contexts. The article highlights how language and discourse function as tools for both domination and subversion, offering a more nuanced understanding of Moorish identity and history. Al-Wazzan’s identity, shaped by multiple cultural affiliations, embodies resistance within liminal spaces, challenging rigid definitions and providing a critique of colonial and contemporary discourses. The study emphasizes the importance of re-examining historical narratives and the role of discourse in shaping knowledge, identities, and social relations. By reconsidering the marginalization of Moors in dominant historical narratives, this research advocates for a more inclusive understanding of cultural and historical identities, particularly in postcolonial discourse.