dc.description.abstract | Tolerance is the foundation for us to be able to create a life of peace and
harmony. It has already become the desire of all human beings to live in peace
and prosperity without conflict. This conflict caused a lot of losses even caused
some peoples killed simply because of this conflict. For that let us together to
understand the importance of tolerance and multiculturalism, because Indonesia's
multicultural society and has its own uniqueness. It is undeniable that we also
have to accept Indonesia is a multicultural society. Not only in broad
environments where tolerance is required but in an educational institution like
school environment is needed tolerance too.
The purpose of this study was to determine the social tolerance in a
multicultural school environment. Researcher use descriptive research method
with qualitative approach to produce the desired data. In this study the author
uses ten respondents representing SMA YP. Sultan Iskandar Muda Medan.
The results showed tolerance among high school students YP. Sultan
Iskandar Muda was already quite good but still found some constraints. Need
better cooperation between the authorities of the school together with the teachers
in order to reinforce a sense of community so that tolerance is more fully
understood and created a safe, comfortable and peaceful school.
Tolerance itself is very relevant to the acceptance and respect on students
themselves. Also in demand control by the school as well. Therefore, students
should be aware of the importance of tolerance and are willing to keep peace
together within the existing differences. | en_US |