Civics
For civics this quarter, we learned about regional autonomy. Regional means per region. While autonomy is derived from two latin words auto and nomus. Together they form the meaning self regulated, so regional autonomy is the self governing in a region. This is what we studied for quarter 1. The task that I chose is a document about the advantages and disadvantages of regional autonomy.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Regional Autonomy
Aditya
9.2
12/08/2012
Civics
Advantage
Statement: Benefits the People: In Kalimantan, regional autonomy increases the indegenous people’s welfare.
The indigenous people from Kalimantan, known as the Dayak have been in Kalimantan from thousands of years ago. Up to know they live very traditionally, they still have their ancient cultures and traditions. From example the longhouse, the traditional Dayak house which can withstand more then one family. Like the other ethnic groups in Indonesia, the Dayak people are governed by customary law. It is their order in life, the customary law in Dayak connects the people with each other as well with nature. However as Indonesia gained indepence and started to unite everything into one. The rights and status of the people severely weakened, customary leaders and systems were replaced by village goverment. Then again, Indonesia changed again with the existance of regional autonomy which gave the community more respect and freedom.
Evidence: “In the case of Dayak people, regional autonomy opened the
opportunity to have their rights over natural resources recognized by the State, according to their customary law.”
Sources:
- "HBO Kennisbank." HBO Kennisbank. HBO Kennisbank, n.d. Web. 12 Aug. 2012. <http://www.hbo-kennisbank.nl/en/page/hborecord.view/?uploadId=haagsehogeschool:oai:repository.hh.nl:1793>.
- Siahaan, Ayu D.F. The Impacts of Regional Autonomy on Indigenous Dayak People In Kalimantan: Advantages and Disadvantages. N.p.: n.p., n.d. HBO Kennisbank. HEBO, Haagse Hogeschool, 17 Aug. 2008. Web. 12 Aug. 2012.
Disadvantage
Statement: Lack of Control: Due to the regional autonomy in Kalimantan, the lack of control rapidly increases deforestation.
The rainforests in Kalimantan are surely awesome, one of the few forests left in the world. There are various plants and animals inside the forest, some are extremely endangered for exampe the orangutan. Orangutans only exist in Asia and one of the species is in Kalimantan along with the other exotic apes in Kalimantan. With the existance of regional autonomy, the government lack control with the maintenance and security of the forest. As a result, deforestation occurs, which destroys the nature in Kalimantan. Sooner or later the animals and plants will get extinct, this is definitely a disadvantage due to regional autonomy.
Evidence: “I think the massive forest conversion in Central Kalimantan was started by and is the responsibility of the central government.”
Sources:
- "Letter: Deforestation in Kalimantan." Home. N.p., 05 Feb. 2011. Web. 13 Aug. 2012. <http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/02/05/letter-deforestation-kalimantan.html>.
Aditya
9.2
12/08/2012
Civics
Advantage
Statement: Benefits the People: In Kalimantan, regional autonomy increases the indegenous people’s welfare.
The indigenous people from Kalimantan, known as the Dayak have been in Kalimantan from thousands of years ago. Up to know they live very traditionally, they still have their ancient cultures and traditions. From example the longhouse, the traditional Dayak house which can withstand more then one family. Like the other ethnic groups in Indonesia, the Dayak people are governed by customary law. It is their order in life, the customary law in Dayak connects the people with each other as well with nature. However as Indonesia gained indepence and started to unite everything into one. The rights and status of the people severely weakened, customary leaders and systems were replaced by village goverment. Then again, Indonesia changed again with the existance of regional autonomy which gave the community more respect and freedom.
Evidence: “In the case of Dayak people, regional autonomy opened the
opportunity to have their rights over natural resources recognized by the State, according to their customary law.”
Sources:
- "HBO Kennisbank." HBO Kennisbank. HBO Kennisbank, n.d. Web. 12 Aug. 2012. <http://www.hbo-kennisbank.nl/en/page/hborecord.view/?uploadId=haagsehogeschool:oai:repository.hh.nl:1793>.
- Siahaan, Ayu D.F. The Impacts of Regional Autonomy on Indigenous Dayak People In Kalimantan: Advantages and Disadvantages. N.p.: n.p., n.d. HBO Kennisbank. HEBO, Haagse Hogeschool, 17 Aug. 2008. Web. 12 Aug. 2012.
Disadvantage
Statement: Lack of Control: Due to the regional autonomy in Kalimantan, the lack of control rapidly increases deforestation.
The rainforests in Kalimantan are surely awesome, one of the few forests left in the world. There are various plants and animals inside the forest, some are extremely endangered for exampe the orangutan. Orangutans only exist in Asia and one of the species is in Kalimantan along with the other exotic apes in Kalimantan. With the existance of regional autonomy, the government lack control with the maintenance and security of the forest. As a result, deforestation occurs, which destroys the nature in Kalimantan. Sooner or later the animals and plants will get extinct, this is definitely a disadvantage due to regional autonomy.
Evidence: “I think the massive forest conversion in Central Kalimantan was started by and is the responsibility of the central government.”
Sources:
- "Letter: Deforestation in Kalimantan." Home. N.p., 05 Feb. 2011. Web. 13 Aug. 2012. <http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/02/05/letter-deforestation-kalimantan.html>.
Reflection
This project is actually a group project, each member is to submit a article which was either the advantage or disadvantage of regional autonomy. The article could be from anywhere in the world but the article I chose was from Indonesia. So I personally did my best on this assessment, and I actually got a pretty good grade. It wasn't the maximum but it was considered quite good. However, the group scores weren't consistent which was why the final score wasn't so satisfying. To improve, i should then work harder so my scores hopefully would reach the maximum. And when I do have worked the hardest, i could go help my friends too so our group score will be better.
This whole project can definitely be relevant with the AOI Community and Service because the assessment was a group project. As stated, the group scores weren't consistent so our final score wasn't that awesome. From that I recognized the abilities and responsibilities of my group members. For those who actually didn't try their best, they lacked initiative. This definitely needs to be changed so in the future we can achieve a much more significant grade.
This project is actually a group project, each member is to submit a article which was either the advantage or disadvantage of regional autonomy. The article could be from anywhere in the world but the article I chose was from Indonesia. So I personally did my best on this assessment, and I actually got a pretty good grade. It wasn't the maximum but it was considered quite good. However, the group scores weren't consistent which was why the final score wasn't so satisfying. To improve, i should then work harder so my scores hopefully would reach the maximum. And when I do have worked the hardest, i could go help my friends too so our group score will be better.
This whole project can definitely be relevant with the AOI Community and Service because the assessment was a group project. As stated, the group scores weren't consistent so our final score wasn't that awesome. From that I recognized the abilities and responsibilities of my group members. For those who actually didn't try their best, they lacked initiative. This definitely needs to be changed so in the future we can achieve a much more significant grade.