Potensi Radikalisme Laten di Sekolah: Peran Minim Media dalam Isu Keagamaan

Abstract

This article examines the decline in media coverage of radicalism in school environments through the lens of Indonesia’s socio-religious history, and its implications for public perception and the growing potential for hidden, latent radicalism. Using a qualitative approach with literature review methods, this study analyzes the role of the media in shaping public opinion through agenda-setting and framing mechanisms, and the impact of media silence on collective awareness of strategic religious and educational issues. Findings suggest that the decline in media reporting may weaken societal vigilance, even as radicalization continues quietly through digital spaces, religious symbols, and exclusive social interactions within schools. Systemic limitations—such as low digital literacy among teachers, insufficient ideological training, and weak community involvement—further exacerbate this vulnerability Therefore, comprehensive and integrated preventive strategies are essential, including the strengthening of character education, curriculum reform, continuous teacher training on ideological moderation, and active collaboration with media and community stakeholders. This article underscores the importance of multi-actor synergy in countering latent radicalism through historical, cultural, and institutional approaches to safeguard the ideological resilience of Indonesia’s younger generation.