Factors Of Women's Involvement To Become The Organizers Of The Election At The Sub -district Level Of Medan City
Introduction
The involvement of women in becoming the organizer of the election in Medan City District is a crucial aspect of ensuring a more inclusive and representative democracy. This study aims to explore the factors that contribute to women's involvement as election organizers at the sub-district level, including understanding the process of becoming the organizer of the District Election (PPK), the factors supporting women's involvement, as well as the impact of Law No. 7 of 2022 which requires a minimum of 30% representation of women.
Methodology
This study employed a qualitative research method to collect data about the involvement of women as election organizers in the city of Medan. The data collection techniques used were observation, in-depth interviews, documentation, field records, and literature studies. The qualitative method was chosen to provide a detailed and nuanced understanding of the factors that contribute to women's involvement as election organizers.
Results
The results of this study showed that the involvement of women in the holding of elections in the city of Medan, especially as PPK for the 2024 general election, experienced a decrease in the number compared to the 2019 election period. Although Law No. 7 of 2022 mentions the importance of paying attention to the 30% composition of women's representation, this is only considered an attempt to increase women's participation, without any obligation for women to be elected as election organizers at the sub-district level.
Factors Encouraging Women's Involvement
There are several reasons that encourage women to be involved as election organizers. Among these are economic, socio-cultural, and psychological factors. Cultural factors play an important role in making women's decisions to be involved in organizing elections. Some of the aspects that influence are:
Cognitive Factors
A person's knowledge of politics is an important component. The better the political understanding they have, the more likely women will participate as organizers. Cognitive factors, such as knowledge and understanding of politics, play a crucial role in determining women's involvement as election organizers.
Affective Factors
A person's feelings for the political system, including how they see the role of political actors, also influence the decision to be involved. Affective factors, such as emotions and attitudes towards politics, can either encourage or discourage women's involvement as election organizers.
Evaluative Factors
The decision-making process that involves a combination of values, criteria, information, and feelings for a person's object also influences the decision to be involved. Evaluative factors, such as values and criteria, can help women make informed decisions about their involvement as election organizers.
Forms of Capital
Prospective organizers also have various forms of capital that can determine their election as the organizer of the election. These capital includes:
Economic Capital
Resources related to production and financial, which can help women actively participate. Economic capital, such as financial resources and access to education, can provide women with the necessary resources to participate in the election process.
Cultural Capital
Intellectual qualifications obtained through formal education or family heritage, such as the ability to write, social behavior, and how to get along with social position. Cultural capital, such as education and social status, can provide women with the necessary skills and knowledge to participate in the election process.
Social Capital
Network of relationships that are resources to determine a person's social position in society. Social capital, such as social networks and relationships, can provide women with the necessary support and resources to participate in the election process.
Symbolic Capital
Capital relating to symbolic power, which often requires certain symbols such as positions, luxury vehicles, titles, status, or background of famous families. Symbolic capital, such as social status and prestige, can provide women with the necessary recognition and respect to participate in the election process.
Conclusion
By understanding these various factors, it is hoped that further research can contribute to improving the quality and number of women as organizers in the upcoming elections, especially for general elections in 2029. The involvement of women in the election process is not only an issue of gender justice, but is also an important step towards democracy more inclusive and representative.
Recommendations
Based on the findings of this study, the following recommendations are made:
- The government should implement policies and programs that promote women's involvement in the election process, such as training and capacity-building programs for women.
- The government should also ensure that women have equal access to resources and opportunities, such as education and economic opportunities.
- The government should also promote a culture of inclusivity and diversity, where women's voices and perspectives are valued and respected.
By implementing these recommendations, it is hoped that the number of women involved in the election process will increase, and that women will have a more equal and representative role in the democratic process.
Q: What is the significance of women's involvement in the election process?
A: Women's involvement in the election process is crucial for ensuring a more inclusive and representative democracy. It is not only an issue of gender justice, but also an important step towards democracy more inclusive and representative.
Q: What are the factors that contribute to women's involvement as election organizers?
A: There are several factors that contribute to women's involvement as election organizers, including economic, socio-cultural, and psychological factors. Cultural factors, such as cognitive, affective, and evaluative factors, play an important role in making women's decisions to be involved in organizing elections.
Q: What is the role of cognitive factors in women's involvement as election organizers?
A: Cognitive factors, such as knowledge and understanding of politics, play a crucial role in determining women's involvement as election organizers. The better the political understanding they have, the more likely women will participate as organizers.
Q: What is the role of affective factors in women's involvement as election organizers?
A: Affective factors, such as emotions and attitudes towards politics, can either encourage or discourage women's involvement as election organizers. A person's feelings for the political system, including how they see the role of political actors, also influence the decision to be involved.
Q: What is the role of evaluative factors in women's involvement as election organizers?
A: Evaluative factors, such as values and criteria, can help women make informed decisions about their involvement as election organizers. The decision-making process that involves a combination of values, criteria, information, and feelings for a person's object also influences the decision to be involved.
Q: What are the forms of capital that can determine women's election as the organizer of the election?
A: Prospective organizers also have various forms of capital that can determine their election as the organizer of the election. These capital includes economic capital, cultural capital, social capital, and symbolic capital.
Q: What is the role of economic capital in women's involvement as election organizers?
A: Economic capital, such as financial resources and access to education, can provide women with the necessary resources to participate in the election process.
Q: What is the role of cultural capital in women's involvement as election organizers?
A: Cultural capital, such as education and social status, can provide women with the necessary skills and knowledge to participate in the election process.
Q: What is the role of social capital in women's involvement as election organizers?
A: Social capital, such as social networks and relationships, can provide women with the necessary support and resources to participate in the election process.
Q: What is the role of symbolic capital in women's involvement as election organizers?
A: Symbolic capital, such as social status and prestige, can provide women with the necessary recognition and respect to participate in the election process.
Q: What are the recommendations for promoting women's involvement in the election process?
A: The government should implement policies and programs that promote women's involvement in the election process, such as training and capacity-building programs for women. The government should also ensure that women have equal access to resources and opportunities, such as education and economic opportunities. The government should also promote a culture of inclusivity and diversity, where women's voices and perspectives are valued and respected.
Q: What are the benefits of promoting women's involvement in the election process?
A: Promoting women's involvement in the election process can lead to a more inclusive and representative democracy. It can also lead to a more diverse and skilled pool of election organizers, which can improve the overall quality of the election process.