PEREMPUAN HINDU DALAM KAJIAN KOMUNIKASI POLITIK DAN GENDER

AbstractThe role of women in politics is getting more attention, with attention Therefore, women now have an equal position with men. History of participation women's politics in Indonesia is actually a unique reality. Long before his presence Three signs of masculinity are present in Indonesia, namely patriarchy, theology, and hegemony in the 15th century, women's political participation actually colored many important narratives political leadership in Indonesia. Call it, Queen Shima, Tribhuana Tungga Dewi, and Suhita in Hindu-Buddhist times. Queen Kalinyamat in the Islamic era, Cut Nya Dien, Christana Martha Tiahahu, and Nyi Ageng Serang during the turmoil of colonialism. Dewi Sartika and Kartini at the end of colonialism, until Megawati Soekarno Putri in her independence era. Series the length of women's political leadership in both the formal and informal realms This indicates that Indonesian women basically have awareness and participation high politics in fighting for the aspirations of its people.Keywords: Hindu Women, Political Communication, Gende