Women and Politics in the Perspective of Feminism and Gender Equality in Indonesia: A Case in Makassar

Abstract

This study analyzes gender and politics which aims to eliminate discrimination between men and women, with a study on gender equality it will provide knowledge of the importance of women's ideas in decision making. The growing feminism movement can help Indonesian women to play an active role in the world of politics and become leaders who are usually only held by a man. The research method used is qualitative research with descriptive type. Sources of data used in this study are secondary data with data collection techniques using literature. This study shows that politics gives women the freedom to enter and play an active role in the political sphere. Women who previously did not have the freedom to express themselves, finally gave rise to the feminist movement. From the point of view of feminism itself, women's politics in Makassar City has existed since the revolutionary period. At that time women began to get freedom and opportunities to move forward which gave a considerable influence in the life of the people of Makassar City. Women take an active role to help the community maintain independence by forming social organizations that are solely concerned with the course of politics. So, from the perspective of feminism and gender equality regarding the role of women in politics, there is already an opportunity given for women to occupy parliament as well as men.