From street patrols to social dialogue
Practical lessons from women civic officers in West Java
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 20402057 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Reddy Anggara (0000-0001-7376-8633, University of Singaperbangsa Karawang, corresponding author), Lukmanul Hakim (0009-0006-6078-3539, University of Singaperbangsa Karawang), Anna Nurjanah (Dian Nusantara University) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Pages | 1-8 |
| Publication date | 2025-12-11 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Development in Practice (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0961-4524 • E-ISSN: 1364-9213 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/09614524.2025.2585953 |
| OpenAlex | W4417264842 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 9 |
This article examines the experiences of women officers in the Civil Service Police Unit (Satpol PP) of Karawang, West Java, to highlight how gender inclusion reshapes civic enforcement and urban governance. Drawing on qualitative fieldwork between March and May 2025, including interviews, observations, and informal conversations with eight officers, the study shows how women navigate organisational bias, public resistance, and rigid institutional cultures. Rather than relying on coercion, these officers build legitimacy through dialogue, empathy, and consistency. Their presence challenges masculine norms of authority, reshapes public perceptions of law enforcement, and fosters community trust. Peer networks strengthen resilience and create space for quiet reform within the institution. The findings suggest women’s participation is not merely symbolic but practical, offering lessons for public institutions in the Global South. Linking these practices to SDGs 5, 10, 11, and 16, the study shows how everyday enforcement can advance inclusive and accountable governance
Java · Population · Asian Studies and History · Communication Studies and Media · HIV, TB, and STIs Epidemiology
| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |