Religious conversion, conflict, and conflict resolution: A case study of Chinese families in Semarang, Indonesia

Abstract

Religious conversion among Chinese in Semarang, Indonesia is an interesting phenomenon as the social processes of Chinese in the context of Indonesia constituted a specific process. Recently there is an increasing number of Chinese convert to Muslim. Many challenges faced by Chinese man once he decides to becomes Muslim, and it will be more challenges for Chinese woman. Applying the methods of structured interview, participant observation, and deep interview, this article aims to reveal the causes of Chinese woman convert to Muslim; the conflicts caused by the religious conversion and the conflict resolution applied in resolving the conflict.