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Gender Power Dynamics within Bureaucratic Structures: An Analysis of Institutional Patriarchy and Hegemonic Masculinity at the DP3AKKB of Banten Province Aisyah Machiqa Ilmi; Brigita Putri Marito; Ika Arinia Indriyany
Socius: Jurnal Penelitian Ilmu-Ilmu Sosial Vol 3, No 8 (2026): March
Publisher : Penerbit Yayasan Daarul Huda Kruengmane

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.19027395

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the dynamics of gender power relations within bureaucratic structures through the perspectives of institutional patriarchy and hegemonic masculinity in the Department of Women’s Empowerment, Child Protection, Population and Family Planning (DP3AKKB) of Banten Province. The research employs a qualitative method with a case study approach. Data were collected through literature review and document analysis of official institutional documents, including strategic plans, performance reports, and organizational staffing data. Data were analyzed qualitatively using thematic reading and critical interpretation to identify patterns of position distribution, leadership practices, and organizational culture shaping gender relations in the bureaucracy. The findings indicate that women hold a strong numerical representation in the leadership structure of DP3AKKB, with the majority of strategic positions occupied by female officials. However, the hierarchical organizational structure and bureaucratic leadership norms emphasizing authority, seniority, and administrative rationality still reflect the influence of masculine values in leadership legitimacy. This condition creates an institutional paradox in which an institution mandated to promote gender equality continues to operate within a bureaucratic framework that potentially reproduces gendered power relations. The study suggests that gender equality in bureaucracy cannot be measured solely by women’s numerical representation but also requires transformation in organizational culture and substantive power distribution in decision-making processes.
Co-Authors Abdul Hamid Agus Sjafari Aini, Hilyatul Aisyah Machiqa Ilmi Alif Mahesa Tanujiwa Angeline Lusman, Stella Anggi Yulia Anis Fuad Aurelia, Puput Azis, Muhamad Faqih Riyadul Brigita Putri Marito Chandra, Assyifa Aulia Chanila Misya Subkhan Citra Septia Dewi Davi Dwi Julio Desnianum, Nur Sofi Diqbal Satyanegara Dirlanudin Dirlanudin Elisabet Claudya Septiani Silaban Ezra Kalyla Farhanah, Nadia Malika Gilang Ramadhan Godjali, Moch. Rizky Godjali, Moh Rizky Habuzaifah, Vanessa Handaningtias, Uliviana Restu Hardiyanti, Inne Hendrawan Syafrie Hikmawan, M. Dian Irawan, Dzakwan Ismalia, Lily Juwita Siregar Kamajaya, Rafael Kandung Sapto Nugroho Karin Caroline Kelly Liyandi, Mochamad Juniar Luki Oka Prastio M Dian Hikmawan M Dian Hikmawan M. Dian Hikmawan M. Dian Hikmawan M. Rizky Godjali Mahpudin Mahpudin Mayrudin, Yeby Ma'asan Mayrudin, Yeby Ma’asan Moh Rizky Godjali Moh Rizky Godjali Muhamad Fikri Mukti, Titania Nadhifa, Sultan Nadia Malika Farhanah Nana Nofianti, Nana Ningrum, Kheria Yulia Nufus Kanani Nufus, Noni Nugraha, Muhammad Wafikurrizky Nurrohman, Bayu Nurrohman, Bayu Pagnozzi, Angelica Albina Praceka, Puspita Asri Prastio, Luki Oka Puspita Asri Praceka Riswanda Riswanda Rizki Ananda Safira Natasya Salwa Zahira Selvi Centia Setiani, Diah Shanty Kartika Dewi Sulistiani, Selvi Titi Stiawati Titi Stiawati Titi Stiawati Tri Wahyudi Tri Wahyudi Wahyudi Triana, Rieta Uliviana Restu Uliviana Restu Handaningtias Utami, Wahyu Kartiko Wahyu Kartiko Utami Widodo Widodo Yeby Ma’asan Mayrudin