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This research aims to analyze the implementation and effectiveness of the women's quota in the Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) of DKI Jakarta Province during the 2014-2024 period. The women's quota is an affirmative policy designed to increase women's representation in the legislature, regulated by Indonesia's electoral law. Although this policy has been implemented, there are still various challenges that hinder women's participation in politics, including cultural, social, and structural barriers. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. Data was collected through in-depth interviews with Deputy Chairman of DPRD , Legislative Candidate, Academics , Sociologist and Law/ Political observers, as well as analysis of official documents and related reports. The results show that despite an increase in the number of women in the Regional House of Representatives (DPRD ) of DKI Jakarta Province , the women's quota has not fully achieved its goals. Some of the factors that affect the effectiveness of this quota include the lack of support from political parties, strong gender stereotypes, and obstacles in the recruitment and selection process of female candidates. This research also found that the existence of women's quotas alone is not enough to increase women's participation in politics. Further efforts are needed, including political education for women, capacity building for female legislator candidates, and reforms in the political party system to support greater involvement of women. In conclusion, the women's quota in the Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) of DKI Jakarta Province still faces various challenges in its implementation, and additional strategies are needed to overcome these obstacles in order to achieve more equitable and inclusive representation.

Mental health is very important for society and individuals. However, the stigma of mental illness remains a major barrier for those who need support and treatment. Self-, social, and structural stigma are types of stigma that contribute to isolation and discrimination. The aim of this research is to find out how education and awareness campaigns can prevent the stigma of mental disorders. The methods used include analysis of literature on biological, psychological, and social variables that influence mental health, as well as analysis of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention methods. The results show that public education, awareness campaigns, and programs in schools based on social media can significantly increase public understanding and reduce unfavorable stereotypes. In conclusion, preventing mental disorders requires a broad approach that includes education, early detection, and community-based intervention. In this way, society can create a friendly, supportive and stigma-free environment to improve everyone's mental well-being.

Gender equality in education is a critical issue, particularly in the context of Islamic education. This study aims to explore the concepts, implementation, and challenges of gender equality based on literature analysis and case studies. The research employed a qualitative approach with a literature review method, involving 20 articles from reputable journals, with 5 selected for in-depth analysis. The findings reveal that Islamic education strongly upholds the principle of gender equality, as reflected in the values of *rahmatan lil 'alamin*. Inclusive policies, such as mixed-gender classrooms and equal leadership opportunities, have proven effective in overcoming cultural barriers and gender stereotypes. However, challenges such as conservative interpretations of religious teachings and the influence of patriarchal cultures remain significant obstacles. This study contributes to the literature on gender equality, emphasizing the role of Islamic education as a tool for social transformation. Future research is recommended to expand geographic coverage and incorporate empirical data to deepen understanding of gender equality implementation in various cultural contexts.

Gender equality education has emerged as a key focus in raising knowledge of children’s rights from a young age. This article describes how the Center for Child Protection and Studies (PKPA) uses community, parent, and child involvement in educational programs to promote gender equality. The primary goal, particularly in Indonesia, is to establish a welcoming, equitable, and gender-neutral atmosphere. By using a participative, local wisdom-based approach, this program was able to change community perceptions, overcome gender stereotypes, and raise children’s understanding of their rights. In addition to raising awareness of gender equality issues among the younger generation, this outreach hopes to spark larger social change. With the cooperation of many stakeholders, the PKPA program has developed into a viable model for building an inclusive and equitable society.

Conflict is an inseparable part of human interaction and occurs at various levels of life, from individuals, groups, to society. This article discusses the sources, signs and factors that trigger conflict which are often interrelated in creating disputes. Conflicts can arise due to differences in interests, values, unequal distribution of resources, or imbalances of power. Signs of conflict generally appear through tension between individuals or groups, communication breakdowns, and the emergence of aggressive or resistive attitudes. Factors causing conflict are further understood as the result of structural and psychological elements such as misunderstanding, stereotypes, injustice and dissatisfaction. Understanding the sources, signs and causes of conflict provides valuable insight into efforts to manage and resolve conflict effectively, whether through dialogue, mediation or sustainable conflict transformation approaches.    

The rise of Islamophobia worldwide is often fueled by ignorance and negative stereotypes about Islam. This situation calls for more effective educational efforts to counter misinformation and restore the image of Islam as a blessing for all, or Rahmatan lil 'Alamin. In response to this challenge, da'wah (Islamic preaching) through literature, especially novels, offers a way for readers to gain new perspectives and understand the complexities of religious life through engaging narratives that do not come across as patronizing. This study aims to identify the da'wah messages in Harlis Kurniawan's novel Bujang and Portuguese General and analyze the most dominant themes within the text. The novel serves as a potential medium for educating people, including non-Muslims, about the true teachings of Islam. The research employs a descriptive quantitative approach using content analysis. The data analysis involves categorizing the content, evaluating it through judges' assessments, and calculating the findings using Microsoft Excel and the Slovin formula, followed by interpretation of the results. The result of this study shows that the novel possesses 37.66% message of morality which is very dominant, 32.46% sharia messages, and of 29.88% aqida messages.

In contemporary Indonesia, Neo-Sufism has emerged as a significant paradigm for Islamic social da'wah, particularly in response to growing spiritual disorientation, religious radicalism, and socio-cultural fragmentation in urban contexts. This research explores how institutionalized Sufi orders, especially those rooted in traditional tarekat such as TQN is redefining their spiritual missions through transformative, socially-engaged practices. Using a qualitative library-based methodology, the study analyzes primary and secondary texts to trace how core Sufi values—such as ikhlas (sincerity), sabr (patience), and zuhd (asceticism)—are applied within modern da'wah strategies. Rather than functioning as apolitical or inward-facing traditions, these Sufi orders have implemented socially responsive initiatives including pesantren-based empowerment, Sufi clinics, and ethical microeconomics. The findings challenge stereotypes of Sufism as detached from social realities and instead position Neo-Sufism as a framework for moral reform and community development. This rearticulation of Sufism not only addresses urban spiritual crises but also contributes a sustainable and values-based model of religious engagement. To ensure continued relevance, the study recommends strengthening urban Sufi literacy and institutional collaboration among tarekat networks.

This study examines the use of impoliteness strategies and their relationship with gender in the animated series "Family Guy," with a specific focus on the 20th season. The objective is to determine whether the creators differentiate the use of impolite language between male and female characters and which gender employs these strategies more frequently. Using Jonathan Culpeper's 1996 frameworks, impoliteness strategies were categorized into five types: bald on record, positive impoliteness, negative impoliteness, sarcasm, and withhold politeness. A qualitative descriptive method was employed to analyse dialogues transcribed from the animations. The findings reveal six instances of impoliteness from Lois Griffin, including three bald on record utterances, two positive incivility utterances, and one withhold politeness utterance. In contrast, Peter Griffin exhibited 11 instances of impoliteness, consisting of one bald on record utterance, six positive impoliteness utterances, one negative impoliteness utterance, and three sarcastic utterances, with no examples of withhold politeness. The analysis indicates that female characters' impoliteness utterances are fewer than male characters, potentially due to limited screen time. However, the nature of Lois Griffin's impoliteness was similar to Peter's, suggesting that the creators did not design female characters to be more polite. This challenges traditional gender stereotypes regarding language use.

In early January 2023, the hijab and Muslim fashion brand Rabbani faced serious controversy after releasing an advertisement deemed to violate advertising ethics in Indonesia. The advertisement stated that women's attire is the cause of sexual harassment, a claim that was strongly refuted by the National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan). Additionally, Rabbani sparked public outrage with a billboard featuring an image of a goat wearing a hijab. This study aims to analyze the ethical violations in Rabbani's advertising, the public's response to the advertisement, and the long-term impact on the brand's reputation. A qualitative research method was employed to gain in-depth insights into consumer perceptions and the social and cultural implications of this controversial advertisement. The findings indicate that ethical violations in advertising can reinforce negative stereotypes, damage brand reputation, and trigger significant public backlash. These results underscore the importance of adhering to advertising ethics to maintain a brand's integrity and credibility.

. Sex role classification in adolescents can have a significant impact on their development and well-being. While this classification can provide a framework for understanding gender identity, it can also limit possibilities for exploration and result in high conformity pressure. Adolescents may feel bound to narrow gender stereotypes, causing restrictions in self-expression and opportunities available to them. Impacts include increased risk of mental disorders, discrimination and stigma. To facilitate positive growth, it is important for society to recognize and support the diversity of gender identities, and provide space for adolescents to explore their interests, talents and aspirations without the restrictions imposed by gender stereotypes.

Dance serves as a significant reflection of human cultural heritage, and its role in shaping and reflecting socio-cultural realities remains debated. In this context, the concept of gender holds significant influence in shaping representations and social disparities within dance. This research aims to delve into the influence of gender concepts in dance, particularly within Javanese culture, focusing on contemporary dance practices. Through qualitative approaches and content analysis, the study reveals strong gender stereotypes and objectification of bodies in dance, as well as the idealization of women's roles in Javanese cultural guidelines. The findings highlight challenges to gender norms in traditional Javanese dance, while also indicating limitations in existing research, such as cultural context constraints and limited data. It is hoped that this research contributes to understanding the role of gender concepts in dance and their implications in society, while also providing a foundation for further research.

The differences between men and women often lead to gender inequality, which results in stereotypes against women. The issue of the position and role of women remains an interesting subject to study. Since the establishment of Muhammadiyah, KH. Ahmad Dahlan has paid great attention to the development of women. Under the guidance of KH. Ahmad Dahlan and Nyai Walidah (the wife of KH. Ahmad Dahlan), they founded an organization named “Aisyiyah” to elevate the status and dignity of Muslim women. This research is descriptive with qualitative data support that is inductive in nature, which means the research starts from specific realities and then abstracts them into general conclusions. The data sources required for this research are found in both primary and secondary books. The results of the research show that Aisyiyah also played a role in the formation of Indonesian women's organizations by advocating for equal rights between men and women. Gender equality, as understood by Aisyiyah, is based on abilities rather than gender or physical appearance. One of Aisyiyah's concrete actions in empowering women and promoting equal rights is in the field of education. During the Dutch colonial period, women were able to receive the same level of education as men. The role of women in accessing various spaces has been realized by Aisyiyah through tangible programs that continue to this day.

This research examines how television shows and advertising campaigns portray gender roles, focusing on the impact of these portrayals on societal expectations and gender stereotypes. By analyzing popular media content, the study reveals patterns in the depiction of masculinity and femininity, discussing the implications for gender equality and public perception. Findings highlight the need for more balanced representations to challenge traditional stereotypes.

The film Yuni tells the story of the struggle of a woman who wants to break gender stereotypes to gain the rights and freedom to choose for herself. By using Serang Javanese, Sundanese and Indonesian, this film attracts the attention of the audience. Yuni is a high school teenager who lives in a small town who has dreams of going to college after graduating from school. Yuni really likes the color purple. She is also a smart student at her school. With the support of a female teacher at her school, she is very enthusiastic about wanting to took a scholarship to go to college, but this desire was hindered by the environment around him which still held strong eastern culture and he was pressured to marry immediately after graduating from school. This research is a qualitative descriptive study that uses the film Yuni 2021 to present facts about inequality and the meaning of gender that were discovered at that time. The aim of the research is to describe and analyze phenomena and other social activities. This research takes a qualitative approach with its methodology. This research aims to determine the gender equality found in the film Yuni. The results of the analysis that the author presents are connecting the scenes of each scan, then understanding the meaning of the signs contained in the film Yuni which consist of visual and audio: (1) women cannot go to high school (2) women cannot do whatever they want. Denotational meaning, the women represented in the film Yuni show that the role of women is always attached to the domestic realm, having limitations in movement, in education. The connotation meaning of women in the film Yuni shows that Yuni has the courage to make a decision within herself to have the same rights in obtaining the same education as men.

The focus of this research is on how transgender communication strategies relate to social stereotypes in the city of Bukittinggi. In life, a person is never separated from the name of communication, this is because communication is an inherent activity in humans who are classified as social beings, humans cannot live without communication anda communicationt itselt is an important element that forms and anables society. In principle, society cannot be separated from social problems because society has developed and changed from time to time, stereotypes are labels given by society to certain groups. This research is motivated by transgender communication strategies in which they always get social stereotypes but they can still be persistent even carrying out their activities, how to conduct interviews and observations on informants related to this phenomenon. This research resulted in an explanation of the social stereptypes of people in the city of Bukittinggi. The first social stereotypes here is  divided into two, namely the classification of condition in which this the  classification of this condition  is someone who has personality traits and irability,  namely the behavioral traits that are inherent in a person. Two communication strategies, this is where a transgender will carry out a communication strategies when he gets a stereotype so that he can survive and move on with his life.

The theme of Islam-West relations in this paper explores several findings from academic studies, utilizing a literary study approach aimed at elucidating the 'roots' of conflict and the factors influencing the occurrence of conflict in Islam-West relations. Findings from an in-depth analysis of several current literatures describe the historicity and the impact analysis of the Crusades as the root of the issues underlying the confrontation and clash (conflict) in Islam-West relations. Furthermore, the most influential factors in shaping Western stereotypes of Islam are attributed to misunderstandings in the application of the 'sacred concept' of democracy and the interpretation of the 'evil doctrine' of Jihad, as well as the mention of "soft terrorism" regarding the Muslim migration process to Europe. Subsequently, it presents several criticisms, rebuttals, refinements, and rejections of the clash of civilizations thesis. Finally, it prepares a conceptual framework regarding Indonesia's strategic position and role as the world's largest Muslim democracy in the context of issues related to Islam-West relations.

Tangerang Regency is an area with many industrial, commercial and residential sectors. So that many migrants are looking for work and this results in many ethnic groups entering one area. Thus, inter-ethnic marriages have become commonplace because they are a natural process that occurs in multi-ethnic societies, especially marriages between Javanese and Sundanese ethnic groups. Developing perceptions and stereotypes have become obstacles that have an impact on harmony in inter-ethnic marriages. Various obstacles arise because each ethnic group has a different background, culture and beliefs. The aim of this research is to analyze the process of intercultural communication in inter-ethnic marriages, namely Javanese and Sundanese. The method used in this research is a qualitative descriptive research method with a case study approach, with a constructivist paradigm with the subject being 3 Javanese and Sundanese husband and wife tennis couples. The results of the research show that in the Optimistic Phase, couples still feel happy with their partner's cultural differences. They still don't know their partner's culture and experience difficulties at the beginning of their marriage. In the Culture Shock Phase, couples begin to be shocked and confused by their partner's culture, so they experience cutlure shock. In the Recovery phase, they begin to introduce each other to their respective cultures. In the adjustment phase, couples are starting to get used to and adapt and understand their partner's culture.

In the midst of a complex and diverse society, this article explores the role of religious figures in shaping a harmonious religious life. It focuses on their contributions to fostering tolerance, dispelling religious stereotypes, and promoting mutual understanding. Challenges involve the complexity of belief diversity, including a lack of understanding and differences in the interpretation of religious values. However, amid these challenges, there are opportunities to build a stronger foundation of diversity. The method employed is the exploration of books and journals as primary references. The main results indicate that religious figures play roles as spiritual leaders, conflict mediators, and advocates of moral values. Challenges are addressed through dialogue, understanding, and collaboration among religious communities. Strategies and initiatives of religious figures involve concrete steps such as organizing dialogues and social activities. Interreligious collaboration is described as a collective effort for tolerance and cooperation. Case studies illustrate how religious figures can create harmony through dialogue, mediation, and inclusion. This article supports the understanding of the role of religious figures in shaping a harmonious and inclusive religious life.

This examines the theme of woman domination in Taylor Jenkins Reid's novel, "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo." Employing feminist literary analysis, the study explores the depiction of female characters' reactions to oppression, clearing light on their ability to make choices, challenge stereotypes, and maintain their autonomy in a patriarchal society. The research utilizes qualitative content analysis, concentrating on the portrayal of each husband in Evelyn's life and how she guides societal expectations. The findings reveal examples of resistance, self-awareness, and unconventional choices made by Evelyn Hugo in her goal of personal freedom and happiness..

In the 1930s, African-American male athletes faced segregation and discrimination due to their skin color. Modern biographical films now offer a more accurate representation of their struggles and achievements. This research examines how the movie “Race” (2016) portrays Jesse Owens, a male African-American athlete from the 1930s, and its implications for present-day US race relations. Through qualitative analysis using Narrative and Non-Narrative methods, we apply Stephen Greenblatt’s New Historicism to explore the movie's depiction of Owens. By comparing the film to historical records, we find that "Race" neglects to show Owens’ dedication to sports, education, work, and the significant influence of his Irish first coach. These omissions are connected to the continued exclusion of African-Americans in contemporary American society. This study reaffirms the persistence of white supremacy beliefs and stereotypes surrounding African-American athletes, portraying them as solely focused on sports. The portrayal of Jesse Owens in the movie mirrors the current experiences of African-American male athletes, who still grapple with stereotypes and racial discrimination, even in the aftermath of President Obama’s tenure.