Women’s Involvement in Policy Formation Regarding Covid-19 in Indonesia

Abstract

Pandemic covid 19 is an outbreak that changes the order of life of people around the world. This paper attempts to look at the involvement of women in the Establishment of policies regarding covid-19. This becomes important because the issue of gender mainstreaming and women's leadership is getting louder. The establishment of policies regarding covid-19 in Indonesia involves elements of the government and the community. In this case, especially the involvement of women in the formation of policies, especially covid-19, is still experiencing various obstacles. In this case, the role of women (generally) is still considered low or not maximal. The government has given the opportunity, but women still do not get their rights to the fullest. Women's roles are present, but functions in the form of input have not been maximal. In general, the obstacles that arise in the involvement of women in local rule-making come from the mindset of society about women, culture, and the quality of human resources. This research uses qualitative methods with a descriptive approach, data analysis using literature studies. Women's political involvement must meet quotas and how the representation can result.