POLITICAL REPRESENTATION OF WOMEN IN THE BANGKA TENGAH DITRICT LEGISLATURE REGENCY FOR THE 2019-2024 PERIOD

Abstract

This research discusses the political representation of women in the
Central Bangka Regency legislature. The substantial presence of women in
the legislature is very important, not just to complete the seats but as an
effort to provide access and authority to women to be able to carry their
interests. Political representation does not discuss how many
representatives are present in a parliament, but looks at how the process of
represented interests can be carried by those who represent them. The
presence of women as a council is expected to bring the interests of women,
through their role in shaping policies in the fulfillment of fair rights for
women. The purpose of this research is to find out the political
representation of women and also the obstacles faced by women council
members in the legislative body of the Regional People's Representative
Council of Bangka Tengah Regency for the 2019-2024 period. The theory
used in this research is Hanna Fenichel Pitkin's theory of Representation.
The research method in this study is using Qualitative research methods
with data collection techniques of observation, interviews, and
documentation as supporting data. The results of this study are the political
representation of women in the Bangka Tengah Regional House of
Representatives based on formal representation, there are 4 female
councilors, then descriptive representation is characterized by similarities
in gender characteristics and interests, and symbolic representation is seen
from the similarity between the identities that represent. Meanwhile, in
substantive representation based on the legislative function, the Bangka
Tengah Regional House of Representatives can be said to be good. This is
because there are 4 local regulations agreed upon relating to women and
children. The budget function of the council's substantive representation
runs very well, this is shown by the increase in the budget every year at
DP2KBP3A. The supervisory function based on substantive representation
can be said to be good, this is because Central Bangka Regency managed to
get the Parahita Ekapraya Award. In addition, there are no significant
obstacles faced by women councils in the Central Bangka Regional House of
Representatives. This is because they have been on the council for a long
time and have the experience to deal with all situations.