Abstract
The struggle of women to actualize themselves in the political arena is very difficult since the situation that always accompanies is even an obstacle for them to move freely. Meanwhile, political reform which occurred in Indonesia has certainly given great opportunity to women to participate. In this study, the sampling technique is purposive sampling. The analysis technique used in this study is using interactive model analysis. The results of the research are vote casting the most basic of political participation which women are already involved in general election to vote for governor of East Kalimantan. They have realized that their vote determines the future of their region. For this the simplest form of political participation, most of the women in East Kalimantan have performed their right.The role of the participation of women activists is important in inviting women in East Kalimantan to participate in general elections. To increase activist women's participation is not only the responsibility of one party. Political education for women needs to be held more widely, not only for certain groups. Efforts to increase women's participation in politics certainly need systemic collaboration from various parties from the government, political parties, and community organizations.
Highlights
Nowadays, democracy is facing numerous challenges: escalating political inequality, the widespread declining political participation, voter’s incompetence, etc. (Parvin & Saunders, 2018)
Kalimantan is generally still limited to voting
Many of them are able to participate in the political campaign because they tend to have more free time and are easy to be invited with the community
Summary
Democracy is facing numerous challenges: escalating political inequality, the widespread declining political participation, voter’s incompetence, etc. (Parvin & Saunders, 2018). Religious organizations were mostly followed by the people of East Kalimantan in both urban and rural areas since these organizations can play an important role to encourage their members to participate in politics at least by casting vote in elections. The women's campaign committee usually takes care of consumption, especially for VIPs. The East Kalimantan Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Agency gave a message to regional women to exercise their right to vote and pay attention to the vision and mission of the candidate governor's mission delivered during the campaign. The form of participation of formal political discussion is still considered to be limited to certain groups, for example people who are active in supporting parties for the regional head candidates. The program was supported by the Office of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection in the areas including East Kalimantan It is a priority www.psychologyandeducation.net program for regions with various activities. Collaboration between political parties and the government is needed to be able to increase political education especially for women
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