Sociae Polites

Sociae Polites published nine (9) articles in the edition of July–December 2025 (Volume 26 Number 2). The first article, “Potential Gender Bias in Public Responses to Criticism of Family Communication Practices: A Collective Reflection on Social Media” by Almaira Halimah Damayanti and Garcia Krisnando Nathanael, explores gender bias in public responses on platform X using gender schema theory. Through a qualitative netnographic approach, the study identifies interconnected themes such as motherhood policing and religious-based silencing, revealing how social media reproduces gender norms while also enabling resistance against unfair standards imposed on mothers.

In the second article, Putu Titah Kawitri Resen and Yang En Siem Evelyn examine “The Rising Trend of Balinese Migrant Workers as a Form of Global Disjunctures.” Drawing on Appadurai’s Global Cultural Flows framework, the study argues that labor migration reflects structural inequalities produced by globalization rather than individual economic choice. It highlights the paradox of Bali’s expanding tourism industry alongside the continued marginalization of local workers.

The third article by Veronica and Reiness Aurelia Suharta focuses on “Millennial Generation’s Perception of Nostalgia-Themed Tourism in Shaping Emotional Experience.” The study shows that nostalgic emotions are constructed through sensory cues, authentic social interactions, and reflective meaning-making. It positions nostalgia as a dynamic emotional process that shapes meaningful tourism experiences among millennial visitors.

In the fourth article, “Local Politics and Sustainable Refugee Management: A Study of Indonesian Municipalities,” Cifebrima Suyastri investigates how local political dynamics influence refugee governance in Makassar, Pekanbaru, and Bogor. The findings reveal that leadership, political commitment, and stakeholder collaboration play a crucial role in determining policy sustainability, underscoring the importance of municipal politics in refugee management in Indonesia.

The fifth article, written by Verdinand Robertua, Riskey Oktavian, Aniza C. Gadaza, Ruth Margaretha, and Tri Merry, examines “Discursive Hegemony in Media Narratives on the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) – A South African Case Study.” Using Critical Discourse Analysis, the study shows how media both reproduce and challenge Global North hegemony. It emphasizes the role of justice-oriented discourse in shaping legitimacy within global energy transition debates.

In the sixth article, Sukma Sushanti and Putu Titah Kawitri Resen analyze “The Contribution of Overtourism to Tourist Misbehaviour: The Shifting of Quantity-Based to Quality-Based Tourism.” Focusing on Bali, the study links overtourism with tourist behaviour from a cross-cultural perspective. It highlights the need to shift toward quality-based tourism to reduce social disruption and foster mutual understanding among residents, stakeholders, and visitors.

The seventh article by Arnold Yoseph Geraldo Seran and Ilmi Dwiastuti discusses “Indonesia’s Role in ASEAN Human Rights Mechanism on the Response to the Rohingya Crisis.” The study shows how Indonesia acted as a norm entrepreneur by promoting humanitarian assistance and dialogue within ASEAN’s institutional constraints. It reveals both the potential and limitations of middle-power diplomacy in advancing regional human rights norms.

In the eighth article, “Exploration of Intercultural Communication in Digital Media: A Study of Small Communities in the Riau Islands,” Melati Mediana Tobing and Elizabeth Rossa Theresia Sianipar explore how digital media reshapes intercultural communication among small island communities. The findings highlight challenges such as dialect differences and limited infrastructure, alongside opportunities for cultural sustainability and strengthened social relations.

The ninth article, “Community Perception of Human–Elephant Conflict and Conservation Attitudes in the Dong Nai Biosphere Reserve, Vietnam,” by Van Viet Nguyen and Thi Thanh Thuy Phan examines local experiences of human–elephant conflict and conservation attitudes. Based on a large-scale household survey, the study finds strong community support for elephant conservation despite significant livelihood impacts, emphasizing the importance of awareness, livelihood security, and community participation in sustainable conservation efforts.