Gender Responsive Governance in Women's Empowerment in Surabaya City
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https://doi.org/10.62951/ijhs.v3i3.696Keywords:
Gender Equality, Gender Responsive Governance, Public Governance, Women's Empowerment, Women's ParticipationAbstract
Women's empowerment is an important agenda in inclusive development that positions women as both subjects and actors of development. This study aims to analyze the implementation of gender responsive governance in women's empowerment programs in Surabaya City, identify factors that support and hinder its implementation, and examine its contribution to increasing women's capacity and independence. The study used a qualitative approach with a case study design. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation involving the Office of Women's Empowerment, Child Protection, and Population and Family Planning (DP3APPKB), sub-district and village governments, women's organizations, and empowerment program participants. Data analysis was conducted using the interactive model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña, which includes data condensation, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study indicate that the principles of Gender Responsive Governance, including participation, responsiveness, inclusivity, accountability, and collaboration, have been integrated into various women's empowerment programs in Surabaya City. Program implementation is supported by local government commitment, policy support, and multi-stakeholder collaboration, but still faces obstacles such as low gender literacy, limited human resource capacity, and social and cultural barriers. The study also found that women's empowerment programs contribute to increased capacity, economic independence, social participation, and self-confidence for women. These findings underscore the importance of gender-responsive governance as an instrument for achieving more inclusive, participatory, and equitable development.
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