Political Participations of Rural Communities

Abstract

-Political participation is one of the salient aspects in a development. This research was conducted to rural communities in Sukabumi, West Java, with the purpose of investigating how rural communities' political participations were and the affecting factors of the participations. The research employed qualitative approach with descriptive method. The result gained from the research was that rural communities' political participation in election was still low and it was because their political awareness was still lacking. In addition, other factors influencing the communities' political participations were encouragement from formal leaders or informal leaders, facilities and infrastructures in political events, political education, interest in certain political aspects.

The Dynamics of Identity Politics Management In The Tanimbar Islands Regency

“…Religious figures in Tanimbar, utilizing their authority as religious leaders, have an inseparable and closely linked relationship with public political participation. When religious figures perform well, political participation tends to increase [13]. This happens directly without the need for political work through speeches on the political stage but rather through tangible service in the community.…”

The Role of Government and the Community in the Development of Morea Pond Tourism in Larike Village, West Leihitu District, Central Maluku Regency

“…All aspects related to policies of the development directions for rural communities need important roles of vital people in the society [7]. The roles of the government and the community are crucial in developing the sustainability of the Morea Pond tourism area in Larike Village, with the hope of contributing to the livelihoods of the community and the local economy.…”