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The Intersection of Gender, Class, and Culture: An Intersectional Feminism Study of Career Women in Surabaya Nawang Wulan; Ahmad Ridwan; Permata Ayu Widyasari
Jurnal Partisipatoris Vol. 7 No. 02 (2025): September
Publisher : University of Muhammadiyah Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22219/jp.v7i02.42550

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This study aims to explore how career women in Surabaya navigate the intersection of gender, social class, and culture in their daily lives. The focus of this research is to understand the strategies, barriers, and meanings that emerge from women's negotiation process between domestic expectations and professional identity amidst the urban patriarchal social context. Using an intersectional feminism theoretical framework, this qualitative study involved five female informants aged 26-40 years who work as teachers, administrators, store managers, head store managers, and nurses. Data were collected through semi-structured in-depth interviews and participatory observation, then analyzed using the interactive model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldana, which includes data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing and verification. The results show that career women in Surabaya experience layered pressures originating from gendered cultural norms and social classes. Nevertheless, the informants demonstrate agency through subtle resistance, strategic time management, and reinterpretation of traditional values that strengthen their professional and personal identities. This finding confirms that women's empowerment can grow from within the existing social system through awareness, adaptation, and collective solidarity. In conclusion, career women in Surabaya are not passive subjects of patriarchy, but active social agents who continuously redefine the meaning of women and independence in modern urban life.
KONTRUKSI SOSIAL ATAS FENOMENA “GUS GUS AN”: RELIGIUSITAS, GAYA HIDUP MEWAH, DAN KONTROVERSI MORAL DI MATA PUBLIK Muhammad Daffa Rizki Abidin; Ahmad Ridwan M. Sosio; Fransiscus Xaverius Sri Sadewo M. Si
Jurnal Ilmiah Sosiologi Agama (JISA) Vol 9, No 1 (2026)
Publisher : Sociology of Religion Study Program, Faculty of Social Sciences, North Sumatra State Islam

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30829/jisa.v9i1.27231

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The phenomenon of “gus-gus-an” reflects a significant shift in how the public interprets the identity of gus as young religious figures in the digital era. These gus no longer appear solely as successors of pesantren traditions but also as public figures who construct their image through social media, creating a paradox between their sermons on modesty and their luxurious lifestyles or controversial behaviors. This study aims to analyze how society constructs meaning around this phenomenon using Peter L. Berger's theory of social construction. The research employs a qualitative approach with digital observation, document analysis, and interviews with ten informants from diverse social backgrounds. The data were analyzed thematically and integrated with the concepts of externalization, objectivation, and internalization. The findings indicate that digital media serve as the primary arena for gus to externalize their identities. The public then engages in objectivation through moral judgments, comments, and the formation of labels such as “hedon gus” or “celebrity gus.” This process continues into internalization as society develops new expectations of religious figures based on the consistency between their words and actions. The study concludes that the identity of contemporary gus is a socially negotiated construction shaped by personal expression, mediatization, and public moral perception. This phenomenon illustrates a shifting landscape of religious authority within digital culture.
KONTRUKSI SOSIAL MASYARAKAT TERHADAP PRAKTIK PENGOBATAN ALTERNATIF KE KIAI DI WILAYAH PEDESAAN MADURA Salma Laili Salsabila; Eufrasia Hanindra Putri; Wadrartul Adawiah; Ahmad Ridwan; Pambudi Handoyo
Jurnal Ilmiah Sosiologi Agama (JISA) Vol 9, No 1 (2026)
Publisher : Sociology of Religion Study Program, Faculty of Social Sciences, North Sumatra State Islam

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30829/jisa.v9i1.27230

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Religious-based alternative healing remains an important part of rural community life despite the increasing accessibility of modern medical services. This study aims to understand how rural communities in Madura construct the meaning of healing through treatment practices involving the kiai as a spiritual figure. A qualitative approach was employed through in-depth interviews with informants who held diverse perspectives regarding such healing practices. The findings indicate that healing is not understood solely as physical recovery, but also as the attainment of inner peace, a sense of security, and a strengthened spiritual connection through prayer and the blessings of the kiai. This practice also contributes to the preservation of tradition and the reinforcement of collectively inherited socio-cultural identity. Using the perspective of social construction, the analysis demonstrates that trust in the kiai is shaped through ongoing social processes, positioning kiai-based healing as a social reality that influences how people interpret health and life. The findings further reveal that seeking healing from the kiai functions not only as a curative effort but also as a space for negotiating religious values, local traditions, and social experiences within rural Madurese society.
The Meaning of “Ideal Dating” in Gender Role Construction: A Phenomenological Study of Student Experiences in Surabaya Wahzu Hairina Putri, Diandra; Ridwan, Ahmad; Handini Listyani, Refti; M. Jacky
Jurnal Partisipatoris Vol. 8 No. 1.5 (2026): Special Issue: Sociology of Feminism
Publisher : University of Muhammadiyah Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22219/jp.v8i1.5.43294

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This study explores the meaning of “ideal dating” and gender role constructions in the experiences of students in Surabaya. Dating as a social phenomenon among students is a complex space where various values, norms, and societal expectations meet and negotiate. Using a qualitative approach with descriptive phenomenology, this study involved five students in Surabaya through purposive sampling and snowball sampling. Data were collected through semi-structured in-depth interviews and analyzed using qualitative descriptive methods. The results show that “ideal dating” for Surabaya students is a dynamic social construct that emphasizes open communication, mutual emotional support, mutual understanding, and a commitment to growing together. Four main pillars were identified: communication and openness, mutual understanding and ego management, support as a manifestation of love, and role balance. Masculinity is still associated with financial responsibility and decision-making, while femininity is linked to emotional sensitivity and a supportive role. However, there is a strong tendency toward egalitarian relationship patterns, reflected in respondents' consistent rejection of the view that “men's love must be greater.” Social pressures such as academic demands, organizational commitments, and the influence of social media are negotiated through intense communication, ego management skills, and emotional adaptation. The study concludes that the meaning of ideal dating is shaped by the interaction between traditional values, modern demands, and evolving subjective experiences. This suggests that ideal dating is not fixed, but continuously negotiated by students within their social and personal contexts
Social Construction of Gender Motives in the Sidodadi Community in Sidoarjo Regency Safitriana, Rahma; Agus Machfud Fauzi; Ahmad Ridwan
Jurnal Partisipatoris Vol. 8 No. 1.5 (2026): Special Issue: Sociology of Feminism
Publisher : University of Muhammadiyah Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22219/jp.v8i1.5.43692

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The social construction of gender in rural communities not only shapes the division of roles between men and women but also underlies the motives behind various social and economic actions. This study aims to analyze the social construction of gender motives in the Sidodadi community, Sidoarjo Regency, focusing on normative reasons, economic drivers, and social interests that influence individuals in performing gender roles. This research employs a qualitative approach with a descriptive-analytical design. The informants consisted of five families, comprising married couples aged 28–52 years, selected using purposive sampling based on their involvement and experience in gender role practices. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and observations of the informants’ social and economic activities, and were analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings indicate that normative motives serve as the primary basis for the division of gender roles, which are perceived as natural and transmitted across generations. However, economic pressures encourage flexibility in gender roles, particularly through women’s involvement in informal economic activities and home-based businesses as strategies to maintain household economic stability. In addition, social interests shape gender-based actions as efforts to maintain household harmony and gain social acceptance within the community. This study concludes that gender motives in the Sidodadi community are the result of a dynamic and contextual process of social construction, formed through the interrelation of social norms, economic conditions, and social interests. These findings are expected to enrich gender sociology studies based on local contexts and contribute empirically to the development of gender studies in rural communities
Social Construction of Female Smokers Among College Students Mochammad Dimas Putra Setyafudin; Ahmad Ridwan; Sugeng Harianto
Jurnal Partisipatoris Vol. 8 No. 1.5 (2026): Special Issue: Sociology of Feminism
Publisher : University of Muhammadiyah Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22219/jp.v8i1.5.43864

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This study aims to analyze how patriarchal norms shape social stigma against female smokers among university students, given the significantly higher smoking prevalence among men in Indonesia compared to women. Gender norms influenced by this patriarchal system create a double standard that negatively stigmatizes women, such as "naughty," "cheap," and "wild." Using a qualitative approach, this study involved thirteen college students who were consciously confronting this stigma. The findings indicate that smoking is used as a symbol of resistance against gender roles that limit women's autonomy and freedom. Actors manage a "Spoiled Identity" by disguising their activities from the public sphere and using smoking as a coping mechanism against structural stress. This study concludes that gender-oriented stigma is counterproductive, rather than promoting smoking cessation. Ultimately, it can actually trigger strong resistance and reinforce smoking behavior in women.
Normalizing Sexuality and the Meaning of the Body: Experiences of Adolescents Engaging in Premarital : Experiences of Adolescents Engaging in Premarital Meika, Lava Nasta; Ahmad Ridwan; Diyah Utami
Jurnal Partisipatoris Vol. 8 No. 1.5 (2026): Special Issue: Sociology of Feminism
Publisher : University of Muhammadiyah Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22219/jp.v8i1.5.43933

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Sexuality in adolescence is a social arena that is continuously negotiated through aspects of power, moral rules, and changes in the digital world and social environment. This study aims to examine how sexuality is normalized, how bodies are managed, the process of identity formation, and the negotiation of social and religious values ​​experienced by adolescents, both urban and rural. This study employed a qualitative approach, utilizing in-depth online interviews with adolescent boys and girls aged 18-23. Data were analyzed using Michel Foucault's theoretical framework relating to power and normalization, symbolic interactionism, and the sociology of the body perspective. The research findings reveal that the normalization of adolescent sexuality does not occur through the recognition of formal norms, but rather through social customs, interactions with peers, and repeated digital practices. In urban areas, sexuality tends to be viewed as a private matter, while in rural areas, collective surveillance and social stigma play a significant role in disciplining the body. Adolescent bodies function as a field of power that is negotiated through emotional pressure, self-discipline, and acceptance of moral and religious norms. This study emphasizes that adolescent sexuality is a contextual and multi-layered social process.
EKSTRAKSI, KERJA PERAWATAN, DAN INVISIBILITAS GENDER: KAJIAN FEMINIS INTERSEKSIONAL ATAS PENGELOLAAN SAMPAH SEBAGAI INDUSTRI EKSTRAKTI Pertiwi, Juliana Bulan; Ridwan, Ahmad; Agustin, Dewien Nabielah
Journal of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (gesi) Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): April 2026 (Inprogress)
Publisher : Pusat Studi GESI - UWP

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.38156/gesi.v5i1.206

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Eksploitasi dan ketimpangan gender terhadap perempuan tidak hanya terjadi dalam sektor industri konvensional, tetapi juga dalam praktik pengelolaan lingkungan sehari-hari, seperti pengelolaan sampah. Dalam perspektif feminisme interseksional, pengelolaan sampah dapat dipahami sebagai praktik industri ekstraktif non-material yang bergantung pada kerja perawatan perempuan. Kerja ini dinormalisasi sebagai tanggung jawab domestik, tidak diakui sebagai kerja produktif, dan sering kali luput dari perlindungan sosial. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis bagaimana pengelolaan sampah mereproduksi eksploitasi, invisibilitas gender, dan ketimpangan relasi kuasa terhadap perempuan. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan perspektif fenomenologis. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui wawancara mendalam dan observasi, dengan subjek penelitian berupa perempuan yang memiliki pengalaman langsung dalam praktik pengelolaan sampah sehari-hari. Jumlah informan dalam penelitian ini berjumlah tiga orang, dengan penggalian data dilakukan hingga mencapai kecukupan informasi dan tidak ditemukan variasi pengalaman baru yang signifikan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: (1) kerja perawatan perempuan menjadi fondasi utama keberlangsungan sistem pengelolaan sampah, namun dinormalisasi dan tidak diakui secara sosial maupun ekonomi; (2) terdapat ketimpangan relasi kuasa antara perempuan sebagai pelaksana kerja perawatan dan aktor institusional sebagai pengendali kebijakan; serta (3) perempuan mengalami dampak sosial dan psikologis berupa tekanan moral, kelelahan emosional, dan stigma sosial. Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa pengelolaan sampah tidak hanya mengekstraksi sumber daya material, tetapi juga mengekstraksi waktu, tenaga, dan kesejahteraan sosial perempuan. Kebaruan penelitian ini terletak pada analisis pengelolaan sampah sebagai industri ekstraktif melalui perspektif feminisme interseksional dengan pendekatan fenomenologi.