Gender and Politics in Post-Reformasi Indonesia Women Leaders within Local Oligarchy Networks

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This book employs a gendered perspective to uncover an in-depth understanding of the political role of women leaders in local government in Indonesia. Beginning with the story of two women who successfully won the local elections in Indramayu in 2010 and Tangerang Selatan in 2011, respectively, the book uses their experiences as a point of departure to present a discussion on female political leaders’ part within the larger political dynastic structure in Indonesia. The book explores the multiple challenges and difficulties that these women encountered in reaching power and in promoting local democracy, highlighting the patriarchal nature of the oligarchy. In doing so, this book provides a rich empirical account of the current features of female political leaders and their political and familial, linkages. The research, thus, contributes significantly to the work of scholars and political activists seeking to unpack the process and progress of democratization in post-reformasi Indonesia, in which women’s political participation and leadership are an inevitable and vital part. In doing so, the book champions how Indonesian women are playing an increasingly important role in the democratic process, even in the face of the enduring challenges posed by familial ties and political dynasty factors that continue to hinder democratization—trends that are also prevalent across multiple Southeast Asian countries in the twenty-first century. Relevant to scholars and students situated at the intersection of gender and politics, this translated and updated co-publication is a tour de force, led by one of Indonesia’s seminal scholars in women’s studies. Notes from Publisher Foreword Preface Contents Editor and Contributors Abbreviations List of Figures List of Tables 1 The Emergence of Women Local Leaders in Indonesia’s Reformation Era and the Presence of Familial Ties Factor 1 The Emergence of Women Local Leaders with Familial Ties 2 Position of the Book 3 Literature Review and Conceptual Framework 3.1 Women Leaders with Familial Ties 3.2 Familial Ties Factor and Oligarchy 3.3 Local Democratization and Practical Gender Interests Bibliography 2 Airin Rachmi Diany’s Position Within Local Oligarchy Network in South Tangerang 1 Preconditions for Airin Rachmy Diany’s Emergence in Tangsel 1.1 Historical Aspect, Regional Development, and Social-Economic Structure 1.2 Local Political Configuration 2 Map of Local Political Elite and Airin's Position 2.1 Map of Local Political Elites in Banten Province 2.2 Airin’s Position in Chasan Sochib’s Oligarchy Network and Dynasty 3 Airin's Narratives in Tangsel Direct Local Elections in 2010 and 2015 4 Airin’s Leadership Quality 5 Conclusion Bibliography 3 Airin Rachmi Diany’s Performance in Promoting Local Democratization and Practical Gender Interests in South Tangerang 1 Vision and Mission of Woman Local Leader Regarding Local Democratization and Practical Gender Interests in Tangsel City 2 Airin’s Performance in Promoting Local Democratization 3 Airin’s Performance in Encouraging Practical Gender Interests 4 Budget for Women and Children 5 Conclusion Bibliography 4 The Position of Woman Local Leader Within Oligarchy Network: Anna Sophanah in Indramayu 1 The Condition of Indramayu District 2 The Socio-Political, Economic, and Historical Conditions in Indramayu District that Allow Anna Sophanah’s Emergence 3 Anna Sophanah’s Position in the Oligarchy Network at the Local Level 4 Conclusion Bibliography 5 Anna Sophanah’s Performance in Promoting Local Democratization and Practical Gender Interests in Indramayu 1 Anna’s Vision and Mission for Local Democratization and Practical Gender Interests 2 Anna Sophanah’s Performance in Promoting Local Democratization 3 Anna Sophanah’s Performance in Promoting Practical Gender Interest 3.1 The Achievements of Indramayu District 3.2 Challenges for Anna Sophanah as the District Head of Indramayu 4 Conclusion Bibliography 6 The Position and Performance of Women Local Leaders Within Local Oligarchy Networks: Case of South Tangerang and Indramayu 1 Local Socio-Political, Economic, and Historical Conditions Facilitating the Emergence of Women Local Leaders Within Local Oligarchy Networks 2 The Positions of Women Local Leaders: Individual and Political 3 The Performance of Women Local Leaders in Promoting Local Democratization 4 The Performance of Women Local Leaders in Promoting Practical Gender Interests Bibliography 7 Women Local Leaders Within Local Oligarchy Networks in Post-Reformasi Indonesia: Existing Conditions and Challenges 1 Women Leaders within Local Oligarchy Networks: Difficulties to Promote Local Democratization and Practical Gender Interests 2 Further Research and Suggestions Bibliography Index