Abstract
In a democratic system, it is important to involve both women and men in policymaking and decision-making in order to influence the balance of society at all levels appropriately and hopefully create justice in various sectors. In Indonesia, the representation of women elected as members of parliament is still below 30%, even though the nomination requirements require a minimum of 30% women. What is the future formulation for ensuring women's representation in parliament by at least 30%? To answer this question, this research method uses a normative juridical approach. The findings of this study demonstrate that the current electoral system has a significant impact on women's electability in elections. The election system, which determines the winners based on the most votes using an open list system, requires candidates to compete freely to gain as many votes as possible. In order to guarantee a minimum of 30% female representation, Indonesia can implement reserved seats. For instance, the Indonesian election law regulates the allocation of 30% of parliamentary seats to women, mirroring Rwanda's practice. Adopting a model similar to the Republic of Uganda, which mandates the allocation of a certain number of seats to women in each district, is another option. The General Election Commission can further regulate both options to ensure their practical implementation.
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Saivol Virdaus, Universitas Islam Kadiri, Indonesia
Adi Sulistiyono, Sebelas Maret University, Indonesia
Isharyanto, Sebelas Maret University, Indonesia
Saldi Isra, Universitas Andalas Padang Indonesia, Indonesia
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