Popularity of any type of media might be accomplished by various means, one of which is to disseminate hoax. As hoax is considered interesting or sensational with a purpose to attract attention or to enhance profit, media industry is always trapped to publish hoax since it is considered "a false truth". Particularly, social media has a huge tendency to disseminate hoax due to its speed capacity and flexibility to be accessed by public in various social , economy , and education statuses.
Apart of the purpose to attract attention or to enhance profit, hoax currently has become a sharp weapon to attack peace situation in the nation diversity. Indonesia with a very diverse circumstance is a priority target for hoax dissemination, principally the one regarding religion and political issues. Case of Tanjung Balai is one of the most dangerous hoaxes due to its negative impacts for the region and its local society. In national scale, it encourages negativity to minority groups, in this case Chinese and Non Moslems. Fortunately, local and national government anticipated it well and conducted strict enforce to the disseminating actor.
Through direct observation to various media and literature study, this paper is intended to uncover the threat of hoax for nation's diversity and how the government's attempt is to implement anticipating actions to eradicate further negative effects due to hoax dissemination in this country generally.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Discussion
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to examine the threat of hoax dissemination to national diversity in Indonesia, specifically focusing on the 2016 Tanjung Balai case. The study seeks to analyze the government's attempts to combat the spread of misinformation and mitigate its negative impact on society.
- The role of media in disseminating hoaxes
- The impact of hoaxes on national diversity and unity
- The government's efforts to counter the spread of hoaxes
- The importance of media literacy and critical thinking in combating misinformation
- The need for collaboration between government, media, and the public to address the issue of hoax dissemination
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter explores the role of media in public discourse and the growing challenge of hoax dissemination. It highlights the vulnerabilities of social media, particularly in Indonesia, where misinformation can easily spread.
- Discussion: This chapter delves into the nature of hoaxes, examining their characteristics, motivations, and impact on public opinion. It analyzes the Tanjung Balai case, showcasing how a single hoax can escalate into violence and social unrest.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This paper focuses on the critical themes of hoax, national diversity, and government efforts. It examines the role of social media in spreading misinformation, the impact of hoaxes on national unity, and the challenges faced by authorities in combating the spread of false information.
- Quote paper
- Fanny S Alam (Author), 2017, Hoax as A Threat Towards Nation's Diversity. A Challenge for Indonesian Government to Overcome It, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/428702
