The Controversy of Indonesian Democracy Practices in The Post-Reform

Henky Fernando; Yuniar Galuh Larasati; Irwan Abdullah; Ismail Ismail; Ahmad Yunani; M  Nastain; Leanne Morin

doi:10.30631/alrisalah.v24i2.1594

Authors

Henky Fernando Faculty of Cultural Science, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia
Yuniar Galuh Larasati Faculty of Cultural Science, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia
Irwan Abdullah Faculty of Cultural Science, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia
Ismail Ismail Faculty of Sharia, Universitas Islam Negeri Sjech M. Djamil Djambek Bukittinggi, Indonesia
Ahmad Yunani Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional, Indonesia
M Nastain Faculty of Communication and Multimedia, Universitas Mercu Buana Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Leanne Morin Faculty of Arts, Palacký University Olomouc

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30631/alrisalah.v24i2.1594

Keywords:

Controversy, Democracy, General Election, Presidential Election Indonesia 2024

Abstract

Democracy in post-reform Indonesia does not always work, and this has
even led to controversy. However, this topic remains underexplored in scholarly
discussions. In response to gaps in previous studies, this research focuses on the
characteristics, factors, and controversies of post-reform democracy in Indonesia.
Employing a qualitative descriptive approach rooted in case studies, this study
highlights three key findings. First, the involvement of family members of the rulers
as public officials occurs massively in high-state institutions. Second, rulers
increasingly use legal instruments to expand their political influence. Third, the
rulers widely practice limiting freedom of speech for citizens to maintain the status
quo. This study also recommends the importance of future studies to explain
citizens' perceptions of Indonesia's post-reform democracy by conducting intensive
interviews. Through this process, it is expected that a more comprehensive
understanding of the development of democracy in post-reform Indonesia will be
gained.

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Author Biographies

Henky Fernando, Faculty of Cultural Science, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia

Doctor of Anthropology

Yuniar Galuh Larasati, Faculty of Cultural Science, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia

Master of Anthropology

Irwan Abdullah, Faculty of Cultural Science, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia

Professor of Anthropology

Leanne Morin, Faculty of Arts, Palacký University Olomouc

Student

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