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May 10, 2026Cogent Social SciencesOpen Access

The potential of women politicians as agency in oligarchic structures (a study in local politics in Indramayu, West Java)

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NSNur Iman SubonoGlobal Strategy GroupDWDewi Arum Nawan WunguWollo UniversityCCCusdiawan CusdiawanUniversitas Pamulang

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Article explores women's roles as political agents in oligarchic local politics, suggesting implications for gender equality.

Key Points

  • This article examines the role of women as political agents within oligarchic structures in local politics in Indramayu.
  • Analysis of historical leadership by elected women in Indramayu
  • Examining the influence of oligarchy on local political dynamics
  • Utilizing gender theory and oligarchy theory to interpret findings
  • Women's leadership showed resilience despite patriarchal structures
  • Elected female leaders remain interconnected with male-dominated familial ties
  • Findings suggest potential for women's agency in advocating for gender equality within oligarchic frameworks

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Subono et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a001ff2c8f74e3340f9b198https://doi.org/10.1080/23311886.2026.2653363
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