Women's Wings of Organization and Political Representation Study of Garnita Malahayati's Involvement in the 2019 Legislative Candidate Selection Process

The results of the 2019 election show an increase in the representation of women in parliament, from 17 percent in 2014 to 21 percent in 2019. One major factor in this increase is the Nasdem Party, where women’s representation reached 32 percent. This study examines the role of Nasdem's women's wing, Garnita Malahayati, in the recruitment and selection process of female legislative candidates at the national level, which is believed to contribute to this rise. Using a qualitative approach, the study reveals that Garnita Malahayati plays a crucial role in meeting the 30 percent quota for women in party management and the candidate list. Garnita is responsible for recruiting women with adequate competence, capability, and social, political, and financial capital. However, Garnita's role is limited to submitting and recommending candidate names and does not include participation in the selection team. Once the female candidates are chosen by the Nasdem Party's central board (DPP), Garnita's role continues by supporting and empowering these candidates during their campaigns.