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State And Civil Society Relations: The Struggle of Johar Market Traders in Revitalizing Traditional Markets

Authors
Jihan Marsya Azahra1, *
1Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang, Indonesia
*Corresponding author. Email: Jihan.marsya@live.undip.ac.id
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Jihan Marsya Azahra
Available Online 1 July 2025.
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10.2991/978-2-38476-436-5_45How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Civil Society; Local Politics; Urban Policy; Democracy; Market Revitalization
Abstract

The relationship between the state and civil society often reflects tension, especially when policies impact marginalized groups. This study examines the dynamics between the state and Johar Market traders during the revitalization of the traditional market in Semarang. While the revitalization aimed to improve market infrastructure and designate the market as a cultural heritage site, it failed to benefit the traders economically. Traders resisted the policy, highlighting the conflict between their economic survival and the government’s development agenda. Through a qualitative case study approach, this research explores the responses of traders, revealing that political dynamics influenced both the government's decisions and the traders' actions. Despite forming groups to reclaim their longstanding rights, traders faced challenges due to the government's coercive power and political interests, reflecting the unequal power distribution between the state and civil society.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Indonesian Social and Political Enquiries (ICISPE 2024)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
1 July 2025
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978-2-38476-436-5
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2352-5398
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