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Political Dynasties and Women Candidates in Indonesia's 2019 Election
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Abstract In this article, we provide evidence suggesting that almost half (44 per cent) of female candidates elected to Indonesia's national parliament in 2019 were members of political dynasties. Providing detailed data on the backgrounds of these candidates, including by party and region, we argue that sev... view more
In this article, we provide evidence suggesting that almost half (44 per cent) of female candidates elected to Indonesia's national parliament in 2019 were members of political dynasties. Providing detailed data on the backgrounds of these candidates, including by party and region, we argue that several factors have contributed to their rise. Parties are increasingly motivated - especially in the context of a 4 per cent parliamentary threshold - to nominate candidates who can boost their party's fortune by attracting a big personal vote. Members of political dynasties (especially those related to regional government heads and other politicians entrenched in local power structures) have access to financial resources and local political networks - increasingly important to political success in Indonesia’s clientelistic electoral system. We show that the rise of these dynastic women candidates is not eliminating gender bias within parties, but is instead marginalising many qualified female party candidates, including incumbents.... view less
Classification
Women's Studies, Feminist Studies, Gender Studies
Political Process, Elections, Political Sociology, Political Culture
Free Keywords
Indonesia; women's political representation; gender quotas; political dynasties; affirmative action; elections
Document language
English
Publication Year
2021
Page/Pages
p. 28-49
Journal
Journal of Current Southeast Asian Affairs, 40 (2021) 1
ISSN
1868-4882
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed