Collective Violence and Solidarity in External Student Organizations
Rahmah Fitriana1,2*, Sanggar Kanto3, Anif Fatma Chawa3, Siti Kholifah3

1 Post Graduate Student, Department Sociology, Brawijaya University, Malang, Indonesia
2 Department Communication, Macassar Islamic University, Macassar, Indonesia
3 Department Sociology, Brawijaya University, Malang, Indonesia
*Corresponding author. Email: rahmahfitriana[at]student.ub.ac.id

Abstract

Students are often caught in situations, so they are violent. Personal conflicts turn into group problems. Collective violence occurs in the name of group solidarity. This study investigates if there is a relationship between student unity and organizational principles supporting mass violence. Students from two different ethnic groups who are members of local student organizations participated in interviews for this study. Student organizations with a strong sense of community have made it so that the principles upheld by those organizations bind members. Senior students can instill local beliefs that cause student organizations to feel morally obligated to assist peers with issues. This study provides a conclusive response to organizational principles and student unity that support mass violence. Additional research is required to examine student violence across a range of backgrounds and the academic climate in institutions. The coaching model used with external students will likely be impacted by differences in the college^s educational climate and background organizations.

Keywords: solidarity, student organization, violence, collective violence

Topic: Sociology