Open AccessWomen’s Electability in the 2019 Legislative Elections in Kulon Progo Regency
Author(s) -
Dian Eka Rahmawati,
Devi Syahfitri
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
jip (jurnal ilmu pemerintahan)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2528-0724
pISSN - 2503-4685
DOI - 10.24905/jip.6.1.2021.23-36
Subject(s) - legislature , documentation , politics , competition (biology) , data collection , political science , qualitative research , public relations , business , economic growth , public administration , sociology , economics , social science , law , ecology , computer science , biology , programming language
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.