Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Humanities and Social Science (ICHSS 2025)
Conference: Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Humanities and Social Science (ICHSS 2025)
Date: 30 July 2025
Location: Malang, Indonesia (Hybrid)
Website: https://ichss.um.ac.id “Marginalised Communities in Southeast Asia: Lived Experiences, Challenges, and Resilience” Southeast Asia is home to vibrant cultures, dynamic economies, and deeply interwoven histories. Yet, beneath this diversity lies a persistent reality—many communities continue to experience marginalisation arising from structural inequalities, historical injustices, and socio-political exclusions. The 6th International Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences (ICHSS) 2025, themed “Marginalised Communities in Southeast Asia: Lived Experiences, Challenges, and Resilience,” aims to critically and empathetically examine these conditions. This conference brings together scholars, researchers, and practitioners to engage in interdisciplinary dialogue about the historical and contemporary processes of marginalisation in Southeast Asia. It explores how structural forces—economic, cultural, political, and environmental—sustain social exclusion, while also shedding light on the resilience, adaptation, and agency demonstrated by marginalised communities. By drawing on empirical research and case studies from across the region, ICHSS 2025 provides a comprehensive understanding of how communities navigate, negotiate, and resist the forces that constrain them. The conference is collaboratively organised by the Center for Economics, Humanities, and Tourism, Research Institute and Community Engagement (RICE), Universitas Negeri Malang (UM); De La Salle University Southeast Asia Research Center and Hub (DLSU-SEARCH); Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA); and Universitas Wisnuwardhana (UNIDHA). This partnership reflects a shared commitment to fostering dialogue, advancing critical research, and promoting inclusion and equity across the Southeast Asian region. These proceedings highlight diverse perspectives and voices that reveal both the challenges of marginalisation and the extraordinary resilience of those living within it. From local initiatives that preserve indigenous identities to movements that advocate for economic and gender justice, the contributions demonstrate that resilience is not merely survival—it is a form of resistance, creativity, and transformation. By amplifying these lived experiences, ICHSS 2025 contributes to the broader discourse on equity, inclusion, and social transformation. It invites policymakers, academics, and practitioners to consider how research can inform and inspire policies and actions that promote a more just and inclusive Southeast Asian society. We extend our sincere appreciation to all contributors, keynote speakers, reviewers, and members of the organising and scientific committees for their dedication and scholarship. Our gratitude also goes to Atlantis Press for its continued collaboration in disseminating the outcomes of this conference to the global academic community. On behalf of Universitas Negeri Malang and our esteemed partners, we thank all participants for their active engagement and support. May the insights shared in this volume continue to inspire critical reflection, research, and collaboration for a more equitable and compassionate future. Prof. Dr. Ahmad Munjin Nasih, M.Ag
Vice-Rector for Research, Community Engagement, and Innovation
Universitas Negeri Malang
Date: 30 July 2025
Location: Malang, Indonesia (Hybrid)
Website: https://ichss.um.ac.id “Marginalised Communities in Southeast Asia: Lived Experiences, Challenges, and Resilience” Southeast Asia is home to vibrant cultures, dynamic economies, and deeply interwoven histories. Yet, beneath this diversity lies a persistent reality—many communities continue to experience marginalisation arising from structural inequalities, historical injustices, and socio-political exclusions. The 6th International Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences (ICHSS) 2025, themed “Marginalised Communities in Southeast Asia: Lived Experiences, Challenges, and Resilience,” aims to critically and empathetically examine these conditions. This conference brings together scholars, researchers, and practitioners to engage in interdisciplinary dialogue about the historical and contemporary processes of marginalisation in Southeast Asia. It explores how structural forces—economic, cultural, political, and environmental—sustain social exclusion, while also shedding light on the resilience, adaptation, and agency demonstrated by marginalised communities. By drawing on empirical research and case studies from across the region, ICHSS 2025 provides a comprehensive understanding of how communities navigate, negotiate, and resist the forces that constrain them. The conference is collaboratively organised by the Center for Economics, Humanities, and Tourism, Research Institute and Community Engagement (RICE), Universitas Negeri Malang (UM); De La Salle University Southeast Asia Research Center and Hub (DLSU-SEARCH); Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA); and Universitas Wisnuwardhana (UNIDHA). This partnership reflects a shared commitment to fostering dialogue, advancing critical research, and promoting inclusion and equity across the Southeast Asian region. These proceedings highlight diverse perspectives and voices that reveal both the challenges of marginalisation and the extraordinary resilience of those living within it. From local initiatives that preserve indigenous identities to movements that advocate for economic and gender justice, the contributions demonstrate that resilience is not merely survival—it is a form of resistance, creativity, and transformation. By amplifying these lived experiences, ICHSS 2025 contributes to the broader discourse on equity, inclusion, and social transformation. It invites policymakers, academics, and practitioners to consider how research can inform and inspire policies and actions that promote a more just and inclusive Southeast Asian society. We extend our sincere appreciation to all contributors, keynote speakers, reviewers, and members of the organising and scientific committees for their dedication and scholarship. Our gratitude also goes to Atlantis Press for its continued collaboration in disseminating the outcomes of this conference to the global academic community. On behalf of Universitas Negeri Malang and our esteemed partners, we thank all participants for their active engagement and support. May the insights shared in this volume continue to inspire critical reflection, research, and collaboration for a more equitable and compassionate future. Prof. Dr. Ahmad Munjin Nasih, M.Ag
Vice-Rector for Research, Community Engagement, and Innovation
Universitas Negeri Malang