Elly Malihah, Siti Nurbayani, Siti Komariah, Etty Sisdiana, Yendri Wirda, Lingga Utami, Rengga Akbar Munggaran

Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI)-Based Political Education as Social Capital for Female Politicians

Introduction

Gender equality, disability, and social inclusion (gedsi)-based political education as social capital for female politicians. GEDSI political education empowers female politicians with social capital, boosting participation, influence, and capacity to craft equitable policies for inclusive governance.

Abstract

This study aims to analyze how the contribution of Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI)-based political education as social capital that can be utilized by female politicians to increase their participation, influence, and role in politics. The research approach used is qualitative with in-depth interview data collection techniques, focus group discussions with research informants involving female politicians involved in the 2024 election contestation. In addition, literature study documents are also a data collection tool that supports research findings. Data analysis was carried out using coding techniques consisting of three stages, open coding, axial coding, and selective coding. The research findings show that the existence of GEDSI political education makes aspects of gender equality, disability inclusion, and social diversity as capital that equips female politicians with the skills to build political strategies, networking skills and overcome structural and cultural barriers in the political system. For female politicians, the implementation of GEDSI political education is used as social capital that distinguishes them from male politicians in advocating policies with a broad perspective in understanding social complexity, thus enabling them to design more responsive and equitable policies. By leveraging the social capital gained from GEDSI education, female politicians can not only strengthen their position on the political stage, but also contribute to creating a more just and representative political governance.

Review

This study tackles a highly pertinent and timely topic, investigating the role of Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI)-based political education as a form of social capital for female politicians. The clearly articulated aim, to analyze how this education contributes to increased participation, influence, and political role, is highly relevant in contemporary discussions about democratic representation and inclusive governance. The chosen qualitative research approach, employing in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with female politicians actively involved in the 2024 election cycle, alongside a supporting literature review, appears well-suited to gather rich, nuanced data necessary to explore such complex social phenomena, while the sophisticated coding techniques described for data analysis suggest a rigorous approach to thematic development. The core findings robustly demonstrate that GEDSI political education functions as a distinct and valuable form of social capital. It is shown to equip female politicians with essential skills for building effective political strategies, enhancing networking capabilities, and crucially, for navigating and overcoming entrenched structural and cultural barriers within the political system. This social capital is particularly highlighted as differentiating female politicians from their male counterparts, enabling them to advocate for policies with a broad, inclusive perspective rooted in a nuanced understanding of social complexity. This, in turn, allows for the design and implementation of more responsive and equitable policies, a significant contribution to political discourse. Ultimately, the study powerfully argues that by leveraging the social capital derived from GEDSI education, female politicians are not only able to strengthen their individual positions on the political stage but, more broadly, contribute significantly to the creation of a more just and representative political governance. The conceptualization of GEDSI education as social capital offers a compelling framework for understanding empowerment, providing valuable insights for both academic research on political participation and practical interventions aimed at fostering gender equality and inclusion within political systems. This work appears to make a strong contribution to the literature by demonstrating a clear pathway from specialized education to enhanced political agency and more equitable policy outcomes.

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