The Internalization of Pancasila Values in Developing Gender Justice Awareness among Indonesian Youth: A Conceptual Study

Abstract

The rise in cases of violence, discrimination, and gender inequality in Indonesia indicates that the awareness of gender justice still faces various challenges, particularly among the younger generation. As a group that plays a vital role in social development, the younger generation needs a foundation of values that can foster respect for equality and justice. This study aims to analyze the role of the internalization of Pancasila values in enhancing awareness of gender justice among the younger generation in Indonesia. The study employs a qualitative approach using descriptive methods through a literature review of various academic sources, policy documents, and gender-related statistical data. The data were analyzed qualitatively by examining the relationship between Pancasila values and the principles of gender justice. The results indicate that the state of gender equality in Indonesia by 2025 will show positive progress, marked by a decline in the Gender Inequality Index. The values of a just and civilized humanity, along with social justice for all Indonesians, contribute to fostering attitudes of mutual respect, appreciation for diversity, and rejection of gender-based discrimination. This study concludes that the internalization of the values of Pancasila is a crucial strategy for strengthening awareness of gender justice and fostering the development of an inclusive, just, and equality-oriented character among the younger generation.

[Meningkatnya kasus kekerasan, diskriminasi, dan ketidaksetaraan gender di Indonesia menunjukkan bahwa kesadaran mengenai keadilan gender masih menghadapi berbagai tantangan, terutama di kalangan generasi muda. Sebagai kelompok yang berperan penting dalam pembangunan sosial, generasi muda memerlukan landasan nilai yang mampu mendorong penghormatan terhadap kesetaraan dan keadilan. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis peran internalisasi nilai-nilai Pancasila dalam meningkatkan kesadaran keadilan gender pada generasi muda di Indonesia. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode deskriptif melalui studi literatur terhadap berbagai sumber akademik, dokumen kebijakan, dan data statistik terkait gender. Data dianalisis secara kualitatif dengan menelaah keterkaitan antara nilai-nilai Pancasila dan prinsip keadilan gender. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kondisi kesetaraan gender di Indonesia pada tahun 2025 mengalami perkembangan positif yang ditandai dengan penurunan Indeks Ketimpangan Gender. Nilai kemanusiaan yang adil dan beradab serta keadilan sosial bagi seluruh rakyat Indonesia berkontribusi dalam membentuk sikap saling menghormati, menghargai perbedaan, dan menolak diskriminasi berbasis gender. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa internalisasi nilai-nilai Pancasila merupakan strategi penting dalam memperkuat kesadaran keadilan gender dan mendorong terbentuknya karakter generasi muda yang inklusif, adil, dan berorientasi pada kesetaraan].