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The Dynamics of Women's Political Participation and an Evaluation of Gender Representation in the Provincial Parliament of Gorontalo Andi Yusuf Katili; Ratih Arifin; Agus Pariono
Publik : (Jurnal Ilmu Administrasi) Vol 14, No 2 (2025): December 2025
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Gorontalo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31314/pjia.14.2.%p.2025

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the dynamics of women’s political participation and evaluate gender representation in the Provincial Parliament of Gorontalo. Using a qualitative approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews with female politicians, election organizers, and voters from various community groups, complemented by documentation and observation. The findings reveal that women’s representation in the Gorontalo parliament has increased quantitatively, largely due to affirmative policies such as the 30% quota. However, this representation does not yet fully reflect substantive involvement in legislation and decision-making processes. Structural barriers, including political party dominance and high political costs, alongside cultural obstacles such as patriarchal norms and the double burden faced by women, remain significant challenges. Nevertheless, a positive trend emerges among young voters and parts of society who consider women’s participation essential for producing more inclusive policies. These findings highlight the need for synergy between internal party reforms, capacity-building for women, and civic political education to ensure that women’s representation is not merely symbolic but also meaningful. Thus, this research contributes to a deeper understanding of women’s political representation at the regional level and offers strategic recommendations for fostering a more inclusive and gender-equitable democracy.
Co-Authors Adiel Tambingon Agus Pariono Agussalim, Alfiyah Ahmad Akmal Hi Syarta Akhdan Ramadhan Badjeber Alamri, Moh. Rafli Alfiyah Agussalim Alhadar, Sofyan Ansar Sahabi Arlin Nandita Yasin B, Virmansah Badjeber, Akhdan Ramadhan Bete, Siti Fadila Buusungi, Faini Chintia Desiana Tenges Datau, Rivani Delvianty Ahmad Djaba, Misbahudin Djabah, Misbahudin Djamila Podungge Djanatu, Yusrin A. Dwi Nur Handayani Ellys Rachman Fatma Mootalu Fenti Prihatini Dance Tui Feriska, Lisa Gagulu, Ivana Novarianti Geofakta Razali Gobel, Lisda Van Gobel, Sry Ade Muhtya HAIRUS HAIRUS Halid, Ilfanna Halid, Maryana Handayani, Dwi Nur Heny Suhindarno I Kadek Satria Arsana I Kadek Satria Arsana Arsana Ibrahim Kamaru Ibrahim, Firmansyah Ida Ri'aeni Imam Mashudi Imran, Mohammad Irfansyah Irfansyah Isran Pakaya Istinganah Eni Maryani Iswanto Z. Musa Jusrin Kadir Katili, Andi Abee Zoelthan Kurniadi K. Hasan Laudengi, Umriani T Liputo, Bayu Bakhtiar Lutfia Bakari Luthfia Bakari Mapiasse, Zeliana Amirudin Maryam Husain Masayu Anastasya H. Pikoli Minarti Dunggio Misbahudin Djaba Moha, Sri Wahyuni Mohamad Rizal Pasisingi Mohamad Sukri Djafar Mohammad Abubakar Talalu Mohi, Elnino M. Husein Mugi Harsono Muhad Fatoni Musa, Iswanto Z. Nggilu, Rukiah Nolfi S. Tueno Non Endey Noor Aini Nunung Tawa’a Nur Izatul Jannah Hulopi Octaviani Suryaningsih Masaguni Olan Harun Pariono, Agus Patadjenu, Waldi Patingki, Fadliansa Poma, Maryam D. Putri Qamaria Abubakar Rachman, Ellys Rahmatiya Badu Ratih Arifin Rawiyanto Tangahu Regi Mokodongan Rifki Firmansyah RINI ADIYANI Rini Nuryani Lamalan Ririn Daulima Rosman Ilato Rukiah Nggilu Sabriana Oktaviana Gintulangi Sahi, Yayan Shohib Muslim Sofyan Al Hadar Sofyan Alhadar Sofyaningsi J. Hasan Sri Nurnaningsih Rachman Sri Rahayu Urusi Sri Susanda Amalia Putri Sumaga, Ahmad Nurmasyah Syahri Alhusin Tambingon, Adiel Tety Adam Tety Thalib Thaib Misbahudin Abas Thalib, Tety Tomutu, Gafar Tueno, Nolfi S. Usman, Idewi Wiranto Wange Yahya Antu Yasin, Arlin Nandita Yuliana Kaluku Zandra Dwanita Widodo