Hayula: Indonesian Journal of Multidisciplinary Islamic Studies
Vol 6 No 1 (2022): Hayula: Indonesian Journal of Multidisciplinary Islamic Studies

The Commodification of Religion in The 2012 Regional Election of Purwakarta Regency

Muhamad Ridwan Effendi (Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Indonesia)
Surya Hadi Darma (STAI DR.KHEZ.Muttaqien Purwakarta, Indonesia)
Firdaus Wajdi (Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Jan 2022

Abstract

This study aims to describe the involvement of religious instruments in the dynamics of the 2012 Regional Head Elections for the Regent and Deputy Regent of Purwakarta Regency. This study uses a qualitative method with the dramaturgical approach of Erving Goffman on symbolic interactionism and Max Weber on social action theory. This study indicates that the normative use of religious elements is used as a weapon for candidates as a political commodity to attract mass sympathy and highlight the identity of a particular group. Among the religious issues used in the Pilkada Purwakarta could be the use of religious symbols, statements, figures and places used by the contestants and political constituents in Purwakarta.

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hayula

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Subject

Religion Social Sciences

Description

Hayula: Indonesian Journal of Multidisciplinary Islamic Studies published two times a year since 2017, is a multilingual (Bahasa, English, and Arabic), peer-reviewed journal, and specializes in Islamic studies. The aim is to provide readers with a better understanding of Islamic Studies and present ...