The Construction of Marginality of Border Areas: A Case Study of Natuna Island in Indonesia

Abstract

This paper presents the construction of marginality of border areas of Natuna Island in Indonesia. Firstly we present the state views and makes construction of marginality toward Natuna Island as a border region. Secondly, we present kinds of political and social-cultural practices are done in the process of marginalization of Natuna border region. Finally, we present the response of people in Natuna to the marginality construction by the state. We conclude that there are three aspects relating to the construction of the border community, especially the marginalization of Natuna by the central government, namely: politics, socio-economics and culture.