Dissensus and Transversality in Indigenous Struggles: A Critical Ecosophical Analysis of the Defence of Ulayat Rights in Indonesia
Mhd Halkis, Izmi WaldaniABSTRACT. This article examines the application of critical concepts from Félix Guattari’s ecosophy, particularly dissensus and transversality, in defence of the Ulayat rights of Indigenous communities in Indonesia. Dissensus serves as a resistance strategy against the homogenisation and exploitation imposed by state and corporate forces, enabling Indigenous communities to challenge dominant power structures. By employing transversality, this article illustrates how environmental, social and cultural dimensions are interwoven into sustainable customary land management practices, which diverge from conventional linear and sectoral approaches. This multidimensional approach highlights the significance of viewing Ulayat rights not merely as a legal issue but as a dynamic interplay of identity, justice and sustainability. Ultimately, this article offers a novel perspective on applying Guattari’s theory, enriching the understanding of Indigenous struggles in the context of globalisation and providing a deeper insight into their complexities.
Keywords: dissensus; transversality; customary rights; Indigenous peoples; ecosophy; sustainability
How to cite: Halkis, M., & Waldani, I. (2024). Dissensus and transversality in Indigenous struggles: A critical ecosophical analysis of the defence of Ulayat rights in Indonesia. Knowledge Cultures, 12(3): 36-53. https://doi.org/10.22381/kc12320242.
Received September 8, 2024 • Received in revised form September 28, 2024
Accepted September 28, 2024 • Available online December 1, 2024