Choosing from the Citizens’ Toolbox: Disability Activists as Political Candidates in Indonesia’s 2019 General Elections

Kramer, Elisabeth and Dibley, Thushara and Tsaputra, Antoni (2022) Choosing from the Citizens’ Toolbox: Disability Activists as Political Candidates in Indonesia’s 2019 General Elections. Disability & Society.

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Abstract

In this paper, we explore the interaction between unconventional and conventional political participation of electoral candidates with disability who competed in Indonesia’s 2019 general elections. Interviews with electoral candidates highlight that their reasons for entering the electoral race, and strategies adopted over the course of their campaigns, were shaped by their prior involvement in the disability rights movement. This connection between activism and electoral engagement demonstrates how the disability rights movement shaped political candidates’ selection and use of political participation tools. The significance of these findings has bearing for others seeking to understand the political behaviour of people with disability. In particular, it illustrates that community building based on unconventional political participation can positively influence the participation of people with disability in conventional politics despite ongoing challenges posed by accessibility, public perceptions of disability, and access to resources.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
Divisions: Fakultas Ilmu Pendidikan > Pendidikan Luar Biasa - S1
Depositing User: Mrs. Wiwi Sartika
Date Deposited: 01 Feb 2023 07:52
Last Modified: 01 Feb 2023 07:52
URI: http://repository.unp.ac.id/id/eprint/42122

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