Model of gender and culture responsive regional regulation in the era of autonomy
Keywords:
Culture, Gender, Regional autonomy, Responsive, Regional regulationAbstract
Regional autonomy has opened space for local governments to formulate policies that align with the specific characteristics and needs of their respective regions. However, in practice, many regional regulations (Peraturan Daerah or Perda) are enacted without adequately considering gender perspectives and cultural diversity, thereby perpetuating discrimination against women and minority groups. This study aims to formulate a regional legislative model that is sensitive to both gender and cultural issues while proposing an adaptive regulatory transformation strategy in the era of autonomy. A qualitative approach using a case study method was employed to analyze several Perda in regions with rich cultural heritage and complex social dynamics, namely Bali, West Sumatra, and Yogyakarta. Data were collected through document analysis of regional regulations addressing gender-related issues in these three provinces. The findings reveal that gender- and culture responsive regional legislation requires a deliberative participatory design, a human rights impact assessment, and the integration of non-discriminatory local wisdom. The proposed model incorporates principles of inclusivity, social justice, and respect for cultural values. The study concludes that transforming Perda cannot rely solely on technocratic revisions; instead, it demands a paradigm shift in regional legislation toward a just and culturally grounded legal governance framework. These findings are significant as they provide valuable input for regional parliaments (DPRD), local executives, and civil society in strengthening the role of local law as an instrument of social justice.
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