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EMPTY BOX AS SYMBOLIC ACTION: YOUNG VOTERS’ REJECTION OF THE SOLE CANDIDATE IN GRESIK’S LOCAL Erfina Dwi; Agus Machfud Fauzi; Rizky Trisna Putri
Politik Indonesia: Indonesian Political Science Review Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): General Issues
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/jpi.v10i2.26062

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This study explores the symbolic meaning behind the choice of the "empty box" (kotak kosong) among young voters in the 2024 regional election (Pilkada) in Gresik, where only one candidate was on the ballot. Rather than seeing this choice as political apathy, this research interprets it as a conscious act of resistance and a demand for genuine political representation. Using a qualitative descriptive approach and symbolic interactionism theory, the study examines how young voters construct political meaning through their decision to vote for the empty box. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with informants aged 17–25 who reside in Gresik and intentionally voted for the empty box. The findings reveal that their decisions were shaped by critical reflection, peer discourse, and disillusionment with the lack of electoral competition. The act of selecting the empty box is understood as a symbolic expression of frustration, political identity, and expectations for democratic renewal. This study contributes by offering an empirical explanation of how symbolic political choices function as a form of youth resistance, a dimension rarely discussed in previous research on uncontested elections in Indonesia. It also provides a nuanced interpretation of the empty-box vote as a meaning-making process rather than a mere protest action.
INTERAKSI SOSIAL DAN MAKNA SIMBOLIS TRADISI MANTEN TEBU DI PABRIK GULA GEMPOLKEREP DALAM MEMBENTUK SINERGI SOSIAL Adinda Dhea Rahmatia; Arief Sudrajat; Rizky Trisna Putri
SABANA: Jurnal Sosiologi, Antropologi, dan Budaya Nusantara Vol. 4 No. 3 (2025): Desember 2025
Publisher : Yayasan Literasi Sains Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55123/sabana.v4i3.5457

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This study examines the Manten Tebu tradition at Gempolkerep Sugar Factory, Mojokerto, as a cultural expression and a medium for fostering social synergy that plays a vital role in sustaining sugar production and achieving national self-sufficiency. The research aims to understand the symbolic meanings of the ritual procession and analyze its role in strengthening the relationship between sugarcane farmers and the sugar factory. Employing a qualitative approach with a case study design, data were obtained through in-depth interviews, documentation, and participant observation, then analyzed using thematic analysis. Symbolic interactionism theory was applied to interpret how cultural meanings are constructed through social interaction. The findings reveal that elements such as the “bride and groom” sugarcane, ritual offerings, and the ceremonial parade carry collective symbols reflecting hopes for harmonious cooperation, shared prosperity, and abundant harvests. Collective participation, including communal meals without hierarchical divisions, reinforces social solidarity and emotional bonds. In conclusion, Manten Tebu is a living cultural asset that not only preserves local wisdom but also strengthens social networks, enhances work ethics, and promotes productivity in the sugar sector amid modernization challenges.
Co-Authors Adinda Dhea Rahmatia ARIEF SUDRAJAT Erfina Dwi Fauzi, Agus Machfud