Call for Papers for Conference on “Millennial Disruptions”
Description:
Globally, the so-called millennial generation refers to those who were born between 1981 and 1996, known as Generation Y. This generation, currently in their mid-20s to early-40s, represents the population cohort that is moving into the prime of their careers and lives. In Indonesia, this generation is slated to take their positions as leaders in various important spheres of society – from political, economic and business spheres to education, arts, culture and family.
This millennial generation is also living in an era of unprecedented technological change and disruptions to cultural and societal norms, thanks to the advent of the digital age and the impact of globalization. This generation arguably faces different and unique challenges than their previous generations, Gen X and baby boomers. For instance, living in the midst of the 4th Industrial Revolution and experiencing the acceleration of digitization amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the millennial generation has acutely experienced disruptions to their family and working lives and ways of doing business. Politically, growing up in the Reformasi era, some would argue that this generation has taken democracy for granted and contributed to its political regression in one way or another. How they think about politics and governance will have a pivotal impact on Indonesia’s political development. In the economics and business sectors, the millennial generation has been forging alternative paths and innovations in the digital economy and has catalysed the start-up business scene. How they develop and grow these areas will determine the outlook for Indonesia’s economic dynamism. Moreover, the impact of globalization and increasingly cosmopolitan lifestyles have also shaped the worldviews and sense of identity among millennials, affecting their interpretation of religion, art and heritage and their engagement with global issues and challenges, such as climate change and gender equality.
This conference aims to provide a platform for intellectual dialogue and debate on the multi-faceted issues impacting the millennial generation, as well as their potential to powerfully influence the future trajectory for Indonesia’s overall development. This event is co-organized by the Indonesia Studies Programme at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute, Singapore, and the Research Center for Society and Culture, Indonesian National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Jakarta, Indonesia.
Papers should be based on the following scopes:
1. Defining and Debating Millennials: Demography, Worldview, and Consciousness
2. How Indonesia’s Millennials are Changing Politics in Indonesia
3. How Indonesia’s Millennials are Changing Economics and Business in Indonesia
4. Millennials’ Religious Engagement
5. How are Indonesia’s Millennials involved in Art, Culture and Heritage
6. Millennials’ Global Concerns and Transnational Community: Case studies
Deadline for abstract submission: April 15, 2022
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