WOMEN'S REPRESENTATION IN ADHOC BODIES: SUB-DISTRICT ELECTION COMMITTEE IN DENPASAR CITY IN 2024 ELECTION

Abstract

The issue of gender equality is still a challenge in various fields of life, including in politics and elections. Women often face limited roles and opportunities due to patriarchal social and cultural constructions that place them in the domestic sphere. Although regulations such as Law Number 7 of 2017 and KPU Regulation Number 8 of 2022 have regulated a minimum of 30% women's representation in the organization of elections, its implementation in the field is still far from ideal. This study highlights the low representation of women in the structure of the District Election Committee (PPK) in Denpasar City in the 2024 elections. The findings show that of the four sub- districts in Denpasar City, only three have one female member, while one sub-district has no female representation at all. This lack of representation is influenced by various factors, such as the dominance of male hegemony in politics, the double burden of Balinese women, and cultural and structural constraints that limit women's participation. This research will be a qualitative research to examine the natural conditions of the object, in this case the researcher acts as one of the instruments. This research will be descriptive, because the results are a description of the phenomena recorded in the form of written and spoken words from the people and behavior observed. With a gender theory approach, especially nurture and equilibrium theory, this research emphasizes the importance of transforming people's perspectives and increasing awareness of women's political rights. Women's involvement in elections is not only a form of quota fulfillment, but also a strategic step to create an inclusive, fair, and gender-equal democracy.

Keywords: Election, Women's Representation, Participation, Gender, Denpasar City.