Village Residents’ Perception of Women’s Leadership in Local Politics in Jatirejo Village, Jombang
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Diandra Wahzu Hairina Putri
State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia
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M. Jacky
State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia
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Azril Akhmad Nur Islami
Muhammadiyah University of Gresik, Gresik, Indonesia
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Women’s Leadership, Social Construction, Community Perception, Village Head, Gender StereotypesAbstract
This study aims to analyze the social construction process underlying community perceptions of women’s leadership in local politics, with a case study in Jatirejo Village, Jombang Regency. Despite the formal guarantee of women’s political participation through affirmative policies, social perceptions at the village level continue to be shaped by gender stereotypes and patriarchal norms. Using a qualitative case study approach with purposive sampling, data were collected from seven informants through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. The analysis employs Peter L. Berger and Thomas Luckmann’s social construction theory, focusing on the three stages of externalization, objectification, and internalization. Results show that initial community perceptions were marked by gender-based doubt, but shifted significantly toward positive appraisal after the female village head demonstrated consistent performance and active community engagement. The objectification stage revealed that trust was built through repeated social interaction rather than formal authority. At the internalization stage, community members consistently valued competence and integrity over gender as leadership criteria. This study concludes that perception change does not occur automatically through formal regulation alone, but requires authentic leadership performance and active participation in community social networks
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