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.
Highlights
Since the stipulation of the stages of the Pilkada of the Regent and Deputy Regent of Purwakarta Regency, the KPUD of Purwakarta Regency has determined three pairs of candidates for Regent and Deputy Regent who have been declared qualified as candidate pairs who will compete in the democratic event of the 2012 Regional Head and Deputy Regent Election of Purwakarta Regency
Research Method In this study, the authors use descriptive qualitative methods with data collection techniques through interviews with the success team, supporting political parties, community leaders, religious leaders, community organizations, NGOs, and election organizers such as KPU and Bawaslu, as well as reviewing documentation of other sources such as the mass media that occurred within the socio-cultural scope of the Purwakarta community during the 2012 local elections for the Regent and Deputy Regent of Purwakarta Regency— analyzed by data triangulation technique using relevant theories in this study such as Erving Goffman's dramaturgy theory of symbolic interactionism and Carl G
As formulated in the focus of this research study, it can be concluded that: First, the presence of religion in politics as happened in the Pilkada Purwakarta, there are two views of the public about whether or not religious issues are used as political tools for candidates
Summary
Since the stipulation of the stages of the Pilkada of the Regent and Deputy Regent of Purwakarta Regency, the KPUD of Purwakarta Regency has determined three pairs of candidates for Regent and Deputy Regent who have been declared qualified as candidate pairs who will compete in the democratic event of the 2012 Regional Head and Deputy Regent Election of Purwakarta Regency. The Deputy Regent, including: (1) Drs In the future, H. Yogie Mochamad, SE., MM, referred to as DUGI and promoted by the parties supporting PAN, PPP and PKS; (2) H. Dedi Mulyadi, SH and Drs Dadan Koswara, after this, referred to as SAHATE and promoted by the parties supporting Golkar, PKB, PDIP, Gerindra, Hanura and PDP; (3) Lt. Col. SE, after this referred to as BOMBER and carried by the Democratic party
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