https://journal.paranawa.or.id/index.php/jpi <p>The Indonesian Journal of Political and Civil Society Research <strong>(E-ISSN : 3062-7532 | P-ISSN : 3062-7087)</strong> is a biannual journal established in 2024. It is published by the Paranawa Institute as a platform for studies, research, and developments in socio-political issues and civil society. The journal is released twice a year, in June and December.</p> <p>The journal aims to present central topics related to politics, social issues, and civil society, offering a diverse range of insights and analyses. It seeks to contribute to academic and practical discussions, providing a space for rigorous scholarship and innovative ideas.</p> <p>We invite academics, researchers, and practitioners to contribute articles to our journal. We are particularly interested in submissions that fall within the following contexts:</p> <p>Studies of Theory and Thoughts of Figures in the Realm of Social and Political Scholarship: Analyses of significant theoretical contributions, Explorations of the works and thoughts of influential figures in social and political sciences, etc. Social and Political Movements of Islamic Community Organizations: Research on the evolution and impact of Islamic community organizations, Case studies of specific movements and their socio-political implications, etc.&nbsp;The Existence of Madrasas and Islamic Boarding Schools in Social Contexts: Studies on the role of madrasas and Islamic boarding schools in contemporary society, Their contributions to education, socialization, and community development, etc. Public Policy and Governance: Evaluations of policy-making processes and their outcomes, Governance challenges and reforms at local, national, or international levels, etc. Studies of Democracy and Elections: Analyses of democratic processes and election dynamics, Comparative studies on electoral systems and political participation, etc.</p> <p>We look forward to your contributions and to advancing the discourse on political and civil society research together.</p> Paranawa Institute en-US Indonesian Journal of Political and Civil Society Research https://journal.paranawa.or.id/index.php/jpi/article/view/14 <p><em>Women’s representation in legislative institutions is a crucial indicator of democratic quality and gender equality. The Indonesian state has adopted affirmative action policies mandating a minimum quota of 30 percent women in legislative candidate lists. However, the implementation of this policy has not fully translated into an increased number of women elected to legislative bodies. This article aims to analyze the dynamics of women’s representation in legislative elections in West Lombok Regency during the 2014–2024 period and to identify the factors influencing these dynamics. This study employs a qualitative approach using a case study method. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and official documentation from the West Lombok Regency General Election Commission. The findings indicate that women’s representation in the West Lombok Regional House of Representatives has fluctuated and shows a gradual quantitative increase, yet remains far below the ideal level of representation. Major obstacles include the persistence of patriarchal culture, weak political party cadre formation and recruitment, limited economic and political resources among female candidates, and social as well as religious stigma that frames politics as a masculine domain. This article argues that fulfilling candidate quota requirements does not automatically ensure substantive representation of women in legislative institutions.</em></p> <p><strong><em>Keywords:</em></strong><em> women’s representation, legislative elections, gender politics, West Lombok</em></p> Purnami Safitri Hadiatun Copyright (c) 2025 Indonesian Journal of Political and Civil Society Research 2025-12-20 2025-12-20 2 2 1 8