Isolated tribe

Isolated tribe

From Media Indonesia

The term "isolated tribe" carries connotations of oppression and is somewhat insulting. The isolated tribe is regarded as a culturally primitive group.

Unfortunately, the Department of Social Affair has given only a vague definition of "isolated tribe" and the government at the same time label the tribe as "nomads" or "semi-nomads" with a primitive culture.

The Dayak tribe, however, has plainly rejected the term "isolated tribe." I hope the media will try to find a better term for this special group. Meanwhile definition of the isolated tribe is still a controversial issue.

KURNIATI GUN

Samarinda, East Kalimantan