Suhartanti Suhartanti
Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Semarang

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Gender Inequality in Grobogan Regency: A Longitudinal Study of the GDI and GDI Indexes from a Sustainable Development Perspective Hizwati Dalilati Hazhiyah; Suhartanti Suhartanti
Jurnal Paradigma Grobogan Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): December : Jurnal Paradigma Grobogan
Publisher : Badan Perencanaan Pembangunan Riset dan Inovasi Daerah

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58684/paradigma.v2i2.92

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Gender inequality remains a persistent barrier to inclusive development, particularly at the sub-national level where policy translation often lags behind national goals. This study examines the longitudinal trends of gender disparities in Grobogan Regency, Indonesia, through an analysis of three key indices: the Gender Development Index (GDI/IPG), the Gender Empowerment Index (GEI/IDG), and the Gender Inequality Index (GII/IKG). Using secondary data published by Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS) from 2019 to 2024, the study applies descriptive analysis to assess progress in health, education, income, labor participation, and political representation. Findings show that while Grobogan’s IPG improved slightly from 85.98 (2019) to 86.45 (2024), women continue to lag in income and schooling years. The IDG increased primarily due to women’s rising presence in professional jobs, yet income contribution and political representation remain stagnant. Notably, IKG declined from 42.39% to 34.80%, driven by improved labor force participation, though political inequality persisted. These findings reveal uneven progress across gender indicators and confirm that numeric gains do not guarantee structural empowerment. This study highlights the need for gender-sensitive local governance aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 5. It provides novel insights by contextualizing national gender development targets within a regional setting, underscoring the importance of localized policy interventions. Without targeted reforms in education, income equity, and political inclusion, gender inequality in Grobogan may persist despite statistical gains.
Child Social Vulnerability and Child Marriage Practices in Grobogan Regency: A Context-Based Analysis of Child Protection Policy Suhartanti Suhartanti; Karningsih Karningsih
Jurnal Paradigma Grobogan Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): June: Jurnal Paradigma Grobogan
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58684/paradigma.v3i1.100

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This study examines the phenomenon of child marriage in Grobogan Regency by focusing on the relationship between child vulnerability and the effectiveness of child protection policies within a local context. Despite the revision of the legal minimum marriage age to 19 years through Law No. 16 of 2019, child marriage remains a persistent social issue. Data from the Religious Court of Purwodadi indicate that there were 562 cases in 2024, 463 cases in 2025, and 152 cases from January to April 2026, totaling 1,177 cases. This condition highlights a significant gap between policy formulation and its implementation at the local level. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, this study explores the multidimensional vulnerability of children, particularly girls, which includes economic hardship, limited access to education, weak bargaining power within families, and strong socio-cultural pressures. The findings reveal that child marriage is not merely an individual choice but a structural outcome shaped by gender inequality and restricted capabilities. Furthermore, social norms and community influence play a crucial role in sustaining the practice, often overriding formal legal frameworks. Although various prevention efforts have been implemented through policy interventions, socialization programs, and institutional coordination, these efforts remain fragmented and insufficiently integrated. The study concludes that addressing child marriage requires a comprehensive and multisectoral approach that combines legal enforcement, economic empowerment, educational access, and transformation of social norms. Strengthening local governance capacity and community engagement is essential to ensure more effective and sustainable child protection policies.