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Journal : The Indonesian Journal of International Clinical Legal Education

Law Construction in Modern Society Arief, Sofyan
The Indonesian Journal of International Clinical Legal Education Vol 1 No 1 (2019): Indonesian J. Int'l Clinical Leg. Educ. (March, 2019)
Publisher : Faculty of Law Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (334.414 KB) | DOI: 10.15294/iccle.v1i01.20693

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Law as a social construction instrument should be able to improvesocial system and face the challenge of this changing era. However,what happens in our society nowadays shows that people tend to haveless trust to law. It is proven by opponents of inadequate quality of lawas the agent of social construction and the substantive justice.Additionally, the anxiety of legitimating crisis occurs. Law as a media ofsocial construction, which is aiming at creating fair and prosperoussociety, seems problematic to be accepted. In this case, realizing thecause of people’s problems in interpreting and accepting the purposeof law as a social construction instrument becomes the importantmatters. The level of people’s education leads to the low law awareness.The education systems, the pattern of regulations socialization, thelimitation of public information access may lead to low recognitiontoward law. Regarding the problems abovementioned, educationbecomes one of alternative solution. It is expected that the higherpeople’s law awareness, the lower people’s opportunity to break thelaw. Thus, public education may promote the implementation ofconstruction of modern society.
Law Construction in Modern Society Arief, Sofyan
The Indonesian Journal of International Clinical Legal Education Vol 1 No 1 (2019): Indonesian J. Int'l Clinical Leg. Educ. (March, 2019)
Publisher : Faculty of Law Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/iccle.v1i01.20693

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The effectiveness of law as a tool for social construction should ideally enhance our societal framework and address the challenges of the evolving era. However, contemporary observations reveal a growing lack of trust in the legal system. Critics point to perceived deficiencies in the quality of laws as agents of social construction and in achieving substantive justice. Moreover, a palpable anxiety surrounding a legitimacy crisis is evident. The role of law as a medium for social construction, aiming to establish a just and prosperous society, faces considerable resistance. Understanding the root causes behind society's struggle to interpret and embrace the purpose of law as a social construction instrument becomes imperative. The inadequate level of legal awareness among the populace is closely linked to issues such as educational disparities. The existing education systems, patterns of regulatory socialization, and restricted public access to information contribute to a diminished recognition of the importance of law. Addressing these challenges necessitates a focus on education as a viable solution. By elevating legal awareness, it is anticipated that the propensity for individuals to contravene the law would diminish. Therefore, investing in public education emerges as a promising strategy to foster the realization of a modern, constructively developed society.