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Journal Fajar Historia: Jurnal Ilmu Sejarah dan PendidikanFajar Historia: Jurnal Ilmu Sejarah dan Pendidikan Abstract

The journey towards Indonesian independence not only fostered a spirit of nationalism but also revealed a dark side in the form of social suffering among the people. One of the forgotten tragedies was the displacement of ethnic Chinese communities in Java, who lost their homes, jobs, and sense of security amid the political turmoil of the revolutionary period. This study aims to explain the social and economic dislocation experienced by the Chinese community as part of a domestic humanitarian disaster. The approach used is a historical method with qualitative analysis based on archival sources, government reports, and contemporary documents. The results of the study show that the displacement was not merely the result of ethnic conflict, but a reflection of a power vacuum and widespread socio-economic tensions. Despite suffering great losses, the Chinese community was able to survive through internal solidarity, community assistance, and adaptation to the new post-war economic structure. This study confirms that the struggle for independence not only brought about political freedom but also left deep social wounds for Indonesian civilians, including those who had been an integral part of Javanese society. This research offers a new perspective by integrating colonial archival sources, visual data, and Karl Polanyis disembedding theory to understand displacement as a form of domestic socio-economic disaster during the revolution, a theme that has not been widely discussed in Indonesian historiography.

Conclusion

The Indonesian independence revolution caused profound social dislocation for the ethnic Chinese community in Java, transforming them from established citizens into refugees due to violence and political instability.This displacement resulted in economic losses, disrupted trade networks, and a decline in their social status.Despite these hardships, the Chinese community demonstrated resilience through internal solidarity and the formation of mutual aid organizations, highlighting the importance of community-based support in times of crisis.

Future Research

Penelitian lanjutan perlu dilakukan untuk mengkaji lebih dalam dampak jangka panjang dari dislokasi sosial-ekonomi terhadap identitas dan memori kolektif komunitas Tionghoa Jawa pasca-revolusi. Studi ini dapat menggunakan pendekatan oral history untuk merekonstruksi pengalaman individu dan keluarga yang terdampak, serta menganalisis bagaimana trauma masa lalu memengaruhi hubungan sosial dan politik mereka di masa kini. Selain itu, penelitian lebih lanjut dapat mengeksplorasi peran organisasi-organisasi sosial seperti Chung Hua Tsung Hui dan Tiong Hoa Hwee Koan dalam proses pemulihan dan pembangunan kembali komunitas Tionghoa, serta menganalisis bagaimana organisasi-organisasi ini beradaptasi dengan perubahan politik dan sosial setelah kemerdekaan. Terakhir, penting untuk meneliti bagaimana kebijakan pemerintah Indonesia pasca-revolusi memengaruhi posisi dan hak-hak komunitas Tionghoa, serta mengidentifikasi faktor-faktor yang berkontribusi pada integrasi atau marginalisasi mereka dalam masyarakat Indonesia yang lebih luas. Penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan pemahaman yang lebih komprehensif tentang kompleksitas sejarah dan dinamika sosial komunitas Tionghoa Jawa, serta berkontribusi pada upaya rekonsiliasi dan pembangunan masyarakat yang inklusif.

References

1. PERAN POLISI DALAM PERTAHANAN KEMERDEKAAN II TAHUN 1948-1949 DI SURAKARTA | SINDANG: Jurnal Pendidikan... doi.org/10.31540/sdg.v1i1.190PERAN POLISI DALAM PERTAHANAN KEMERDEKAAN II TAHUN 1948 1949 DI SURAKARTA SINDANG Jurnal Pendidikan doi 10 31540 sdg v1i1 190

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