Marhaenism

Marhaenism or Marhaenisme in Indonesian is a term described by the first Indonesian president, Soekarno, in July 3rd 1957 in Bandung. It is a name for a socialism-like ideology of Indonesian.[1] Some scholar argue that Marhaenism is a variant of Marxism.[2]

Marhaenism ideology is described as a political view which emphasize the national unity, culture, and collectivist economics. It supports democratic rights as an opposition to authoritarianism but condemn liberalism and individualism. It combines both western and eastern principles.[3] Marhaenism is the main ideology of Indonesian National Party Marhaenism.

References

  1. ↑ Leifer, Michael (2001). Dictionary of the modern politics of South-East Asia (3rd ed. ed.). London: Routledge. ISBN 0415238757.
  2. ↑ Lev, Daniel S. (2009). The transition to guided democracy : Indonesian politics, 1957-1959 ([New ed.]. ed.). Jakarta: Equinox Publishing. ISBN 6028397407.
  3. ↑ Holt, [edited by] Claire (2007). Culture and politics in Indonesia (1st Equinox ed. ed.). Jakarta: Equinox Pub. ISBN 9793780576.