JURNAL ILMU PEMERINTAHAN
Vol 6 No 1 (2021): Good Governance and Local Politic

Women’s Electability in the 2019 Legislative Elections in Kulon Progo Regency

Dian Eka Rahmawati (Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta)
Devi Syahfitri (Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Mar 2021

Abstract

Women's representation is indispensable in the policy making process related to women's interests and needs. Kulon Progo Regency is the only regency in DIY Province that has increased the number of female candidates elected in the 2019 legislative elections. This study aims to analyze the factors that influence women's elections in Kulon Progo Regency in the 2019 legislative elections. This study uses qualitative methods. Data collection is done by documentation and interview techniques. The results showed that there had been an increase in the selection of female candidates by 2.5% compared to the 2014 legislative elections. Factors supporting women's electability: family support, social skills, education and political experience, support from political parties, and solidity of the success team. Inhibiting factors for women's electability: competition with incumbents, lack of education and political experience, open proportional electoral systems, limited funds, and limited campaign time.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JIP

Publisher

Subject

Arts Humanities Social Sciences

Description

JIP (Jurnal Ilmu Pemerintahan): Kajian Ilmu Pemerintahan dan Politik Daerah, with registered number ISSN 2528-0724 (Online), ISSN 2503-4685 (Print) is a peer reviewed journal conducted by a team under KAPSIPI (Kesatuan Asosiasi Program Studi Ilmu Pemerintahan Indonesia), Governmental Studies ...