PROPAGANDA INTELEKTUAL INDISCHE PARTIJ:

STRATEGI MEDIA DAN PENDIDIKAN DALAM MEMBANGKITKAN KESADARAN NASIONAL (1912–1925)

Abstract

This research is entitled Intellectual Propaganda of the Indische Partij: Media and Education Strategies
in Raising National Consciousness (1912-1925). Amidst colonial domination, Indische Partij faced
significant challenges in fostering unity among a society fragmented by ethnic differences, social
classes, and colonial political influences. This study aims to analyze Indische Partij strategies in utilizing
media and education as propaganda tools to overcome these challenges and drive national
consciousness. The historical method, which includes heuristics, criticism, interpretation, and
historiography, was employed in the preparation of this article. Additionally, qualitative analysis and a
historical approach were applied through an examination of archival documents, publications, and
educational texts designed by Indische Partij . The findings reveal that media played a crucial role in
widely and rapidly disseminating ideas of unity and independence, particularly through provocative
articles criticizing colonial policies. On the other hand, education was used as a long-term strategy to
shape national character by instilling values of justice, equality, and unity among the younger
generation. These findings demonstrate that the combination of media and education as propaganda
tools successfully influenced public discourse and laid the initial foundation for national awareness.
Indische Partij strategies not only addressed the colonial challenges of their time but also served as an
inspiration for subsequent nationalist movements in the struggle for Indonesia's independence.