Violent youth groups in Indonesia: the cases of Yogyakarta and Nusa Tenggara Barat. From: SOJOURN: Journal of Social Issues in Southeast Asia | Date: April 1, 2003| Author: Kristiansen, Stein | COPYRIGHT 2003 Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS). This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Problems of violent youth groups have escalated in Indonesia, following economic recession, unemployment, and weakened state institutions. Young people have been hit by the lack of income and broken expectations. In consequence, youth groups emerge and arrange for members' economic revenue as well as identity creation and confidence. Religion in some cases is used to legitimize violence and to strengthen the boldness of group members. The paper offers a brief overview of gangster (preman) t...

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